Columbine High School Massacre Observation Report

Major events have crafted the United States and other nations into what they are today. Going from world wars in the 1940’s, to civil rights movements in the 1960’s, to extravagant national debt today, have all played a part in shaping our nation. Being from rural Mississippi, world news being made here is uncommon. We see all of our major news from televisions or newspapers, and this “news” is all happening elsewhere, far from here. Whether it is a good thing that we do not make the big news or not, the fear of uncertain events still lingers. From shootings in schools to bombings in cities, we are fortunate for being seemingly far from these dangers. Even though no physical effects pertain to me, mental pain and fear stays and leaves doubt

Over the past 30 years there have been a lot of events that have had an impact on the development of crisis intervention. One that really sticks out is the Columbine High School massacre. This event occurred on April 20, 1999 in Littleton Colorado. “On this very sad

The psychological approach is made up of many theories. The social learning theory, the social control theory, and the social identity theory. They all apply to The Columbine Shooting. According to Ronald L. Akers and Robert L. Burgess’s Social learning theory differential association is learned criminal behavior. Criminal behavior is often learned from interacting with certain social groups in person or via the internet. Criminal behavior is easily learned by individuals being introduced to techniques of committing the crime and specific direction of motives, drives, rationalizations, and attitudes. According to with today’s technology on the rise school shootings can be understood by societal concern of the increase of violent video games

In later years, the Columbine High School Massacre reflected tales of adolescents captured by darkness where they took part in an evangelical youth movement (Pike 647). This movement caused an uproar in legislation involving church and state (Pike 647). The massacre also effected public school dress codes and behavior policies, and most importantly, shaped Americans’ reasoning about teens deviance and normality (Pike 647).

The Columbine shooting on April 20, 1999 took place in Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado and was described as one of the worst mass shootings in the U.S history and the deadliest incident of school violence. The perpetrators were two students who attended Columbine High School: Eric Harris,18, and Dylan Klebold,17. Young Harris and Klebold killed 12 students, 1 teacher and wounded more than 20 others. The weapons utilized by Harris and Klebold for the attack consisted of; a Hi-Point 995 9mm carbine with thirteen 10-round magazines, a sawed-off Savage 67H 12-gauge pump shotgun, and a sawed-off Stevens 311D double-barreled shotgun they also had 99 home made explosives and 4 knives. At approximately 11:19 am, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold started the massacre by shooting individuals outside the school. Some of the first victims were Rachel Scott, 16, shot two times (murdered) and Richard Castaldo, 17 (paralyzed) who were shot outside the school while eating lunch. Most of the killings were performed at the school’s library. After, walking around the school for less than an hour, the shooting ended after 12 p.m. with Klebold and Harris committing suicide in the school’s library.

Tragedies happen every day in small and large ways. You can live your life with the memory of one of the worst. I’m one of the unfortunate. I was a student at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. I was a student there on Tuesday, April 20th of 1999: the day of the infamous Columbine School Shooting.

After seventeen school shootings already this year, Americans seem to know the routine. They see the news of another shooting , wonder what the world has come to, tweet out their thoughts and prayers, and move on with their lives as though nothing happened. Some politicians will propose reforms, but opposers will shoot them down by claiming that we must wait until long after the tragedy to talk about politics. With an average of 1.4 shootings per week this year, when will it not seem too soon (Ahmed). In his book Columbine, author Dave Cullen takes a look at one of America’s most infamous tragedies, the Columbine High School Massacre. In the April of 1999, two boys entered Columbine High with deadly weapons and proceeded to kill fourteen of their peers, as well as injure others. As the first publicized school

The perpetrators who gave insight to many psychological fields and named as inspiration for unfortunately similar occasions, Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris’s legacy will forever remain as homegrown terrorists. On April 20, 1999, Klebold and Harris opened fire at Columbine High School, consequently ending the lives of fifteen—including themselves—and injuring numerous others. In the nearly two decades following the Columbine High School massacre, the United States has seen an uptick in school shootings and an increased awareness of mental health; too often an individual’s “brain health” status goes unnoticed until they put themselves or others in immediate danger—such was the case of Klebold and Harris.

On April 20, 1999, two high schoolers attacked Columbine High school using guns along with bombs. There were 20 people injured as well as 13 people dead. Nobody knows the real reasoning behind this act of terrorism. Many people believe that the boys did it due to lack of attention, while others believe the boys did it because they played violent video games. These two boys go by the names of Dylan Klebold, and Eric Harris.

Cullen, Dave. “The Depressive and the Psychopath: The FBI’s Analysis of the Killers Motives” The Columbine Alamac (20 April 2004)

On april 20, 1999 in Colorado at Columbine High School, two students Dylan Klebold and ERic harris shot and killed 13 students and killing themselves. It was one of the worst tragedy in school shootings ever. What made them do this monstrous thing? There has been many speculations why, people say they were bullied, gothic and part of a gang, but those rumors was not true. They seemed like normal high school but who were they really.

In April 20, 1999, was when the Columbine High School Massacre occurred in Littleton, Colorado. Michael Moore leads us to the events that lead up to the massacre.

Written by Susan Klebold, the mother of Dylan, one of the shooters in the Columbine High School shooting, A Mother’s Reckoning comes to mind particularly because of the unfamiliar and haunting, yet relatable truths. Looking at Dylan prior to the shooting, it seem as though the hints and signs that something was wrong could not have been any clearer. However, I came to understand her feelings, thoughts, and her failure to take action in the events leading to the massacre. We always ask “why?” after a shooting happened, when we should be asking “how?” because “how points the way forward.” She continues on stating that we learn the importance of dental health and a stable income, but we are never taught how to take care of our mental health. Her

A visual posted in the CCC shows a troubled man pointing his index finger and a firearm towards the back of another man’s head. The victim has a wire tie around his neck, which also keeps the firearm secured in place while law enforcement personnel and members of the press stand in the background, watching the slow horror. This visual makes a powerful statement about the emotions of sadness, rage, regret, and guilt; all shed a small ray of light upon individuality and the complexity of the human condition. Its images show a man who looks as if he’s been pushed to his

The scene was transferred into a modern context in which social media is a common commodity to make it more relevant for the reader. This context is particularly pertinent for teenagers and is also a common form of violence in society that can harm people physically, emotionally and mentally.