Virginia Tech massacre

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English: The Virginia Tech massacre was an incident in 2007 in which 32 people were killed at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech).

Italiano: Il massacro del Virginia Polytechnic Institute è un episodio avvenuto nel 2007 nel quale 32 persone furono uccise al Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech).

[edit] The massacre

The massacre occurred on Monday, April 16, 2007.

Norris Hall, where most of the shootings occurred. (This photo is not from the day of the shootings.)

Aerial photo showing location of Norris and West Ambler Johnston Halls.

Photo by William Chase Damiano - students in Holden Hall during the shooting

[edit] Convocation service

On Tuesday, April 17, the day after the massacre, a convocation service was held at Cassell Coliseum.

Students outside of Lee Hall waiting in line to enter the service	President George W. Bush shakes hands with a Hokie following the President's speech at the Convocation service	President George W. Bush greets several students in the stands of Cassell Coliseum following his speech at the Convocation service	Students mourn in Cassell Coliseum
Nikki Giovanni speaks with students at the Convocation	President George W. Bush visits a memorial for the victims	Students who were not able to get into the Cassell packed Lane Stadium and Worsham Field

[edit] Candlelight vigil

Tuesday night, April 17, students at Virginia Tech gathered for a candlelight vigil.

Candlelight vigil held after the tragedy	Candlelight vigil	Students walking to the vigil	Candlelight vigil
Burruss Hall

[edit] Other tributes

Students at Pennsylvania State University's college football game form a large VT in the stands	Students at Pennsylvania State University's college football game form a large VT in the stands	Saturday after the massacre, thousands of Hokies created memorials on the drillfield	East Carolina University presents a gift of $100,000 to Virginia Tech during their 2007 meeting in American football
During their first American football game of 2007, Virginia Tech releases 32 balloons to commemorate the victims	During their first American football game of 2007, Virginia Tech releases 32 balloons to commemorate the victims	Memorial on the drillfield