Reactions to the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting

The Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting on December 14, 2012—in which a gunman shot and killed his mother at home, 20 students, 6 teachers, then himself—received domestic and international attention. Public national debate within the United States focused particularly on gun control. Governments and world leaders offered their condolences, while tributes and vigils by people were made in honor of the victims.

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