Dunblane massacre

The Dunblane massacre occurred at the primary school in the small town of Dunblane in central Scotland. On Wednesday, 13 March, 1996, unemployed former shopkeeper Thomas Hamilton, walked in to the school armed with two pistols, two revolvers and 743 cartridges and opened fire. He fired 105 rounds with one of his two 9 mm Browning semi-automatic pistols within about 3-4 minutes. Sixteen children of 4-6 years of age and one adult teacher died as a result. Hamilton then committed suicide. As a result of the tragedy, a public inquiry was held, led by Lord Cullen.

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Primary school - Dunblane - Scotland - 13 March - 1996 - Unemployed - Shopkeeper - Thomas Hamilton - School - Pistol - Revolver - Cartridge - Browning - Semi-automatic - Child - Teacher - Suicide

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After gaining entry to the school, Hamilton made his way to the gym hall and opened fire on a class, killing or wounding every person present bar one pupil. Fifteen children and a teacher (Mrs Gwen Mayor) died at the scene. Hamilton then fired one shot with one of his two .357 Smith & Wesson revolvers pointing upwards into his mouth, killing himself instantly. A further fifteen children and three adults were rushed to hospital as soon as the emergency services arrived, however one of these children was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital. For a thorough timeline of the event, see http://www.archive.official-documents.co.uk/document/scottish/dunblane/dun03a.htm.

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Smith & Wesson - Revolver

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