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Parallels between school and workplace violence.(Originated from Knight Ridder Newspapers)
Once again blood from children seeps into the ground at an American schoolyard. This time it was Tuesday at Westside Middle School in Jonesboro, Ark.
Authorities believe Mitchell Johnson, 13, and Andrew ``Drew'' Golden, 11, both with some hunting experience, waited on a hill near the school and, using hunting rifles with scopes, hit their marks: girls whom the older boy allegedly thought had rejected him and therefore deserved to die. Four students and a teacher were killed and 11 others injured.
Reportedly, a 30.06 rifle and a .44-caliber rifle were used. Authorities believe the boys, who were apprehended wearing camouflage attire, set a false fire alarm in order to lure their prey outdoors.
Such a diabolical and premeditated crime by people so young has shocked Jonesboro and the rest…
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