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ST. LOUIS, MO—In a tragic incident that has shaken the community, 19-year-old Orlando Harris carried out a deadly shooting at a St. Louis school, armed with an AR-15 and over 600 rounds of ammunition. The attack resulted in the deaths of a 16-year-old student and a teacher, leaving a chilling note that described Harris as a loner and expressed his desire to become “the next national school shooter”, Your Content has learned.
The victims of this horrific act were identified as 61-year-old physical education teacher Jean Kuczka and 15-year-old student Alexandria Bell. Additionally, four others sustained injuries in the rampage. The note left by Harris provides a harrowing glimpse into his mindset prior to the attack, highlighting his feelings of isolation and his disturbing aspirations.
Authorities revealed that Harris managed to enter the school by breaching a locked door, which led to the fatal shootings and a state of panic within the school premises. A video capturing the harrowing moments shows students frantically trying to escape the building amidst the chaos.
The St. Louis community is in mourning as they come to terms with the devastating impact of the shooting. The loss of a beloved teacher and a young student has prompted discussions on school safety, mental health, and gun control measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.
Law enforcement officials are continuing their investigation into the incident, seeking to understand the motives behind Harris’s actions and to assess the security measures in place at the school. The chilling note left by Harris adds a complex layer to the case, as investigators work to piece together the events leading up to the tragic day,‘according to NBC NEWS.
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