20 Children Died in Newtown, Conn., School Massacre 12-15-2012, 12:18 AM
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Twenty children died today when a heavily armed man invaded a Newtown, Conn., elementary school and sprayed staff and students with bullets.
The gunman, identified as Adam Lanza, 20, was found dead in the school.
Lt. Paul Vance said 18 children died in the school and two more died later in a hospital. Six adults were also slain, bringing the total to 26.
In addition to the casualties at the school, a body was also found in the shooter's home, officials said.
Among the dead was Lanza's mother, although it's not clear where she was killed.
In the early confusion surrounding the investigation, federal sources initially identified the suspect as Adam's older brother Ryan Lanza, 24. He is being questioned by police.
You know whats even weirder?
The gunman, identified as Adam Lanza, 20, was found dead in the school.
Lt. Paul Vance said 18 children died in the school and two more died later in a hospital. Six adults were also slain, bringing the total to 26.
In addition to the casualties at the school, a body was also found in the shooter's home, officials said.
Among the dead was Lanza's mother, although it's not clear where she was killed.
In the early confusion surrounding the investigation, federal sources initially identified the suspect as Adam's older brother Ryan Lanza, 24. He is being questioned by police.
You know whats even weirder?
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