Making sense of the past offers closure
January 26, 2010
Police announced yesterday that they are "fairly certain" they found the remains of...
April 16, 2007
Around the world it's known as the "Virginia Tech massacre," but at the university itself, the shootings are referred to as simply "April 16."
The shootings, consisting of two separate attacks on April 16, 2007, left 32 people dead, plus the gunman, becoming the deadliest shooting spree in United States history.
Seung-Hui Cho, a 23-year-old English major, began his rampage early Monday morning when he entered West Ambler-Johnston Hall. At 7:15 a.m., he shot Emily Hilscher, a freshman animal and poultry sciences major on the fourth floor, and then shot her resident advisor Ryan Clark, a senior biology, English and psychology major. More than two hours later at 9:40 a.m., Cho opened fire on four second-floor classrooms in Norris Hall, killing 30 students and faculty with a 9-millimeter Glock and a .22 caliber Walther P22. Cho then took his own life with a gunshot to the head. The deceased included 27 students, both undergraduate and graduate students, and five faculty members.
In the days, months and even years following the shootings, the university — as well as the nation and world — has grappled with issues involving campus security, gun control and mental illness.
Articles on April 16:
Steger, mental health officials to face trial in April 16 suits
January 18, 2010
Virginia Tech President Charles Steger, former Vice President James Hyatt, and several...
Several officials to stand trial in April 16 civil suits
January 12, 2010
Virginia Tech President Charles Steger, former Vice President James Hyatt, and several...
Some victims' families not satisfied with addendum to April 16 report
January 6, 2010
Just over a month after the original release of a revised Governor's Panel report on...
Arguments conclude in April 16 hearings
December 14, 2009
A judge will issue a written decision by Jan. 15, 2010, on whether civil suits related...
Revised report, suits stir April 16 debate
December 8, 2009
Next week's initial hearings in identical lawsuits from two families of April 16, 2007,...
Governor hands down revised April 16 report
December 4, 2009
Gov. Tim Kaine released to families a revised version of the Virginia Tech Governor's...
Tech dedicates memorial to April 16 shooting victim
December 4, 2009
A memorial has been established in the lounge of Litton-Reaves Hall to Emily Hilscher,...
Norris Hall room to honor heroic professor
November 10, 2009
A room in the second floor of Norris Hall has been named in honor of professor Liviu...
Local church dedicates space for community
September 29, 2009
Hymns and organ music resonated in downtown Blacksburg Sunday evening as one church...
Hearing dates set for Cho lawsuits
September 28, 2009
Initial hearing dates have been set in two identical lawsuits filed against Virginia...
Kaine will not reconvene April 16 panel
September 28, 2009
Gov. Tim Kaine met with families of April 16, 2007 shooting victims Saturday in...
Gun violence panel heated but 'civil'
September 24, 2009
Despite maintaining a generally orderly atmosphere, last night's Q&A panel session on...
Kaine to meet with April 16 families Saturday
September 24, 2009
Gov. Tim Kaine will meet with the families of April 16, 2007 shooting victims Saturday,...
Tech Jewish community honors Librescu
September 7, 2009
A restored Torah that survived the Holocaust was dedicated to the memory of April 16,...
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