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Share Your Thoughts on the Tragedy in Connecticut

A gunman reportedly shot and killed at least 27 people at an elementary school in Newtown, CT Friday. Use this post to share what's on your mind.

It's a parent's worst nightmare.

A gunman reportedly entered Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT on Friday morning and opened fire.

According to Newtown Patch, 27 people were killed. Of that number, 18 were children. Our Local Editors at the scene report the gunman was carrying four guns, including a high-powered rifle. Newtown Patch will continue to cover this story.

Although we are more than a thousand miles away, Lawrenceville residents are being affected by this horrific news.

What was the first thing you did when you heard this news? Could this happen in Gwinnett? Did you worry about your children's safety before this mass shooting? Please use our comment section below to share your thoughts on this tragedy and prayers for the families

Vanzetta Evans (Editor) December 14, 2012 at 07:11 pm
A movie theater... A shopping mall... And now an elementary school. I feel like no place is safe anymore!
Mr. B December 14, 2012 at 07:54 pm
No place is safe Vanzetta. You have to be prepared for it to happen anywhere. Movie theaters...bad, shopping mall...bad...but kids in an elementary school...just sickening.
George Wilson December 14, 2012 at 08:18 pm
It is my understanding that 47% of people who buy guns are never given a background check. We need sensible gun control and the NRA needs to step aside or take the lead in this effort along with all of the gun manufactures.
Robert D Toms December 16, 2012 at 02:51 pm
Today, Sunday Dec. 16 2012. Me & my wife will be placing a wreath in front of the manger in remembrance of the children and the administrator the lost their lives in the Newtown Ct. school shooting tragedy

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Jane Florence Otieno May 2, 2013 at 05:03 am
Congratulations Sharon, I applaud your passion for reading. I remember consulting you on oneRead More occasion about reading techniques for my son David, who is now in year 6 at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa, and I used the advise you gave me ; which was to read with him every day, or encourage him to read everyday. He has continued with the habit and is an avid reader today. He has even authored a book which we are in the process of trying to publish. Thankyou. Jane Otieno Nairobi, Kenya.