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At Least 20 Killed In Connecticut Elementary School Shooting

By: WROC-TV
Updated: December 14, 2012
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Tragedy has struck Connecticut as there are reports that at least 20 people have been killed in a morning shooting at an elementary school.

CBS News is reporting that 27 people are dead, including 18 children and a teacher after a Friday morning shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut. The gunman has been confirmed dead. Police at the scene have told the media that the gunman's mother is a teacher at the school and is among the dead. They believe the gunman targeted her classroom. Investigators are still trying to sort through the details of what happened. We will continue to follow this story and bring you more information as it becomes available.

(photo is courtesy of Newtown Bee)

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