Saturday, December 15 2012 8:27 AM EST2012-12-15 13:27:34 GMT
A man opened fire inside a Connecticut elementary school, killing 26 people, including 20 kids. The gunman killed himself and another person was found dead at a second scene, leading to a total of 28.
A gunman opened fire inside a Connecticut elementary school, killing 26 people, including 20 children. The gunman killed himself and another person was found dead at a second scene, leading to a total toll of 28
COLD SPRING, Minn. (KMSP) -
Kim Bartell said when she heard Friday morning's news of the elementary school shooting in Connecticut, it took her "instantly right back" to the day she lost her son.
Seth Bartell was one of two students killed at Rocori High School in Cold Spring, Minn. in September 2003.
Friday, Bartell told FOX 9 the Connecticut shooting brought back the feelings of "helplessness, loss, unknown."
KIM BARTELL ON CONNECTICUT SCHOOL SHOOTING
"I just…I think of chaos. People's lives changing forever, the parents that now have to identify their children. I had to identify Seth by his shoes."
"You send your children to school because you think they'll be safe there. You know you feel in your heart you're doing the right thing. And then that happens and you realize that stepping out of your house in the morning, you're totally not safe. Ever. And your children are never safe ever again, either. I mean you lose that safety net."
"I have to send my children to that school again. Will I see them this evening when they come home? That's your reality now. Being inducted to a club you don't ever want to be in. One that only a few people know of and, when other people try to relate, they can't."
"Every year since the shooting, I used to love the holidays. Thanksgiving and New Years were the best time of the year. For the last nine years I've basically checked out and thankful that they're over."
"This actually is the first year that I've wanted to be here and wanted to be a part of Christmas. And those families, who knows if they'll ever get that back."
Friday, May 17 2013 9:34 PM EDT2013-05-18 01:34:58 GMT
Two Metro-North trains collided around 6 p.m. in Fairfield, Conn., in between the Fairfield and Bridgeport stations. At least 60 people have been hurt, the governor said.
Two Metro-North trains collided around 6 p.m. in Fairfield, Conn., in between the Fairfield and Bridgeport stations. At least 60 people have been hurt, the governor said.
Friday, May 17 2013 9:12 PM EDT2013-05-18 01:12:56 GMT
A welcome sight in Coney Island: workers cleaning umbrellas, wiping down counters, and putting the finishing touches on a rebuilt Original Nathan's Famous.
A welcome sight in Coney Island: workers cleaning umbrellas, wiping down counters, and putting the finishing touches on a rebuilt Original Nathan's Famous.
Friday, May 17 2013 8:53 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:53:52 GMT
The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority has approved the master plan for the American Dream megamall in the Meadowlands sports complex. The approval at Friday's special board meeting means the
The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority has approved the master plan for the American Dream megamall in the Meadowlands sports complex. The approval at Friday's special board meeting means the
Friday, May 17 2013 8:28 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:28:27 GMT
Democratic Assemblyman Vito Lopez, who represents New York City, said he will resign June 20 amid a sexual harassment scandal and run for a City Council seat.
Democratic Assemblyman Vito Lopez, who represents New York City, said he will resign June 20 amid a sexual harassment scandal and run for a City Council seat.
Friday, May 17 2013 5:54 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:54:45 GMT
The big game will be played in New Jersey but the big party will be in New York City. Organizers call it "Super Bowl Boulevard."
The big game will be played in New Jersey but the big party will be in New York City. Organizers call it "Super Bowl Boulevard": it will stretch from 44th Street on Broadway all the way to 34th Street.
Friday, May 17 2013 5:03 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:03:04 GMT
A 21-year-old Hofstra University student was shot and killed during an apparent home-invasion robbery in Uniondale, Long Island. The suspect also died in the incident.
A 21-year-old Hofstra University student was shot and killed during an apparent home-invasion robbery in Uniondale, Long Island. The suspect also died in the incident.
Friday, May 17 2013 4:17 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:17:46 GMT
A Humvee carrying six Navy SEALs and two other sailors overturned during a training exercise at Fort Knox in Kentucky, killing one of the SEALs and injuring the others, military officials said Friday.
A Humvee carrying six Navy SEALs and two other sailors overturned during a training exercise at Fort Knox in Kentucky, killing one of the SEALs and injuring the others, military officials said Friday.
