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FULL COVERAGE: Virginia Tech Campus Shooting

Published: Wed 18 Apr 2007 12:39 AM
FULL COVERAGE: Virginia Tech Campus Shooting

Shooter Left Notes Information is emerging describing the Virginia Tech shooter as a loner who suffered depression. Cho Seung-Hui (23) reportedly left a note on a college online forum stating: "im going to kill people at vtech today".
The New York Times reports: "Cho Seung-Hui, who was identified today as the gunman who killed at least 30 people at Virginia Tech before killing himself, was a 23-year-old South Korean who moved to the United States with his family in 1992, according to South Korean officials. See... Virginia Gunman Kills At Least 32 At Tech Campus
For on the ground reports, see… CollegeMedia.com


Eyewitness Audio: (click here to listen)


Scoop Audio: to Virginia Tech president Charles Steger's statement.


White House Audio: US president George Bush commits to assistance


Scoop Video: White House press briefing on shooting
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Scoop Audio:
Scoop's Selwyn Manning & 95bFM's Jose Barbosa discuss: Niue and New Zealand's relationship. Also how the Virginia Tech tragedy reminds us here in NZ that after 10 years floating about Parliament, gun law reform (sparked by the Aramoana tragedy) has yet to be tightened?


Scoop Audio:
Scoop's Selwyn Manning & Radio Adelaide's Peter Godfrey discuss: How a New Zealand exchange student has reported a sombre mood after a lone gunman killed 32 people at Virginia Tech.
Commentary - Greg Palast - Sundance George and Butch Reid and the Virginia Tech MassacrePublic Address: Awful In More Than One Way


Coalition to Stop Gun Violence: Reaction To Shooting At Virginia Tech -
The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence is deeply saddened by yesterday's tragedy at Virginia Tech. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of this terrible incident and their families and loved ones. We hope they can find peace in the difficult days. See... Reaction To Shooting At Virginia Tech
ALSO: National Rifle Association - Statement from the NRA United Nations - Ban Hopes for Healing After Shootings US State Dept. - President Bush Shocked, Saddened by Shootings US State Dept. - Virginia Tech Shootings – White House Press BriefCollege Shooting - Virginia Gunman Kills At Least 32 At Tech Campus
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