Virginia Tech massacre

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).

The massacre

The massacre occurred on Monday, April 16, 2007.

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  Norris Hall, where most of the shootings occurred. (This photo is not from the day of the shootings.)
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  Aerial photo showing location of Norris and West Ambler Johnston Halls.
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  Photo by William Chase Damiano - students in Holden Hall during the shooting

Convocation service

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

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

Candlelight vigil

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

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

Other tributes

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

See also

• Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University