Virginia Tech Massacre: One Year Later

One Year Anniversary - One year ago Wednesday, the deadliest shooting rampage in modern U.S. history took place at Virginia Tech.

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One Year Anniversary - One year ago Wednesday, the deadliest shooting rampage in modern U.S. history took place at Virginia Tech.

Seung-Hui Cho - A student named Seung-Hui Cho opened fire, killing 32 people before taking his own life. Cho first shot two students to death at West Ambler Johnston Hall. He went back to his dorm room and then took a package of writings and video recordings to a nearby post office to mail. Then he walked to Norris Hall, carrying chains, locks, two guns and almost 400 rounds of ammunition.

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Seung-Hui Cho - A student named Seung-Hui Cho opened fire, killing 32 people before taking his own life. Cho first shot two students to death at West Ambler Johnston Hall. He went back to his dorm room and then took a package of writings and video recordings to a nearby post office to mail. Then he walked to Norris Hall, carrying chains, locks, two guns and almost 400 rounds of ammunition.

Chained Shut - Police, shown making their way into Norris Hall, say Cho had chained shut three public entrances in the building where most of the killings took place. (Chris Keane/Reuters)

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Chained Shut - Police, shown making their way into Norris Hall, say Cho had chained shut three public entrances in the building where most of the killings took place. (Chris Keane/Reuters)

The Massacre - In nine agonizing minutes that will be remembered for generations, he fired off 170 rounds inside the building.

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The Massacre - In nine agonizing minutes that will be remembered for generations, he fired off 170 rounds inside the building.

Vigil - During a candlelight vigil, messages were left by students for students and staff who were killed.

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Vigil - During a candlelight vigil, messages were left by students for students and staff who were killed.

The Gun - According to law enforcement and published reports, one of the guns used in the shootings was purchased at JND Pawnbrokers, located across the street from the university, on Feb. 9, 2007.

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The Gun - According to law enforcement and published reports, one of the guns used in the shootings was purchased at JND Pawnbrokers, located across the street from the university, on Feb. 9, 2007.