Breaking news, massacre in newtown, connecticut. Im Ashleigh Banfield in for erin burnett. This just in. Listen. 67 muc. Sandy hook school. Caller thinks someone is shooting in the building. Front glass is broken, unsure why. All units, the individual that i have on the phone is continuing to hear what he believes to be gunfire. Units responding Sandy Hook School at this time, the shooting appears to have stopped. The school is in lockdown. That broken glass is the result of the gunman reportedly shooting his way into the school. The unthinkable tragedy has left this very small new england town shattered tonight. 28 people dead. Thats including the shooter himself. Most of those killed were students at the school. Very, very young students. There were 20 children killed. Between the ages of 5 and 10 years old. There were also 6 adults shot dead after a heavily armed gunman dressed in black fatigues and a military vest opened fire in the school. We just told a little boy about his siste
Right now. Outfront next, breaking news on north koreas launch of a longrange rocket. What were learning about just how much control the country has over that satellite. Plus, erin burnett has an exclusive interview with defense secretary, leon panetta about this launch. She also talks with him about syria, what were learning tonight about the forces loyal to president bashar al assad, and how scud missiles have been fired. The United States government says it shows just how desperate assads regime is now getting. And also, our first look at the shooter who Police Believe is responsible for last nights deadly rampage in a portlandarea mall. Police have identified him as well as the two people that he killed. Lets go outfront. Good evening, everyone. Im Ashleigh Banfield in for erin burnett tonight who is on assignment in afghanistan. Weve got breaking news right off the top. Cnn just learning that the United States does not believe that north korea is in full control of that satellite
Newtown, connecticut and opened fire. He killed 20 children, Young Children from 5 to 10 years old. The shootings took place in two rooms of one section of the school and he killed at least six adults before killing himself. Police found the body of the suspects mother in his home earlier in the day. A prayer vigil was held in a church and took place a mile away from the sandy hook elementary. At the white house a vigil was held with people gathering for more gun control. Many say it demands tougher legislation in the white house. Visibly shaken president obama offered these words about the mass killing. The majority of those who died today were children. Beautiful little kids between the ages of 5 and 10 years old. They had their entire lives ahead of them. Birthdays, graduations, weddings, kids of their own. Among the fallen were also teachers. Men and women who devoted their lives to helping our children fulfill their dreams. Highly emotional president obama reflecting how most of t
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