podcastsinenglish Level 2.140 The shooting
Feb 22, 2018
Hosts dive into a recent school shooting, detailing the timeline and victim count. They explore how the shooter legally acquired a semi-automatic rifle. The discussion highlights the alarming prevalence of assault rifles in the U.S., referencing significant past tragedies like Sandy Hook and Columbine. They also analyze the statistics of gun deaths related to rifles versus handguns. Activism for gun control is emphasized, alongside the complexities of implementing effective bans on assault weapons.
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Shooting At Florida School
- On February 14 Nicholas Cruz entered a Florida school and killed 17 people and injured 15.
- He spent about six minutes shooting before police arrested him roughly an hour later.
Legal Purchase Of Assault Rifle
- The shooter used a semi-automatic rifle with multiple magazines that he had legally bought a year earlier.
- He purchased the rifle at age 18 from a local gun store after previously attending that school.
History Of Notorious School Attacks
- Past infamous US school shootings include Sandy Hook in 2012 and Columbine in 1999.
- Those events involved young perpetrators who killed many students and staff in short time spans.