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Resolution: Suicide
Sources:
1. Michel Marriott, New York Times, “Iowa Gunman was Torn by Academic
Challenge,” November 4, 1991, http://www.nytimes.com/1991/11/04/us/iowagunman-was-torn-by-academic-challenge.html.
2. Steve Maravetz, FYI Faculty & Staff News, “Remembering November 1: A
University Tragedy 10 Years Later,” October 2001,
http://www.uiowa.edu/~fyi/issues/issues2001_v39/10192001/november.html.
Case #212
December 6, 1989: Marc Lepine opened fire at a university, killing 14 people and
wounding 14 others. Lepine began his attack by splitting up students in a classroom by
gender and systematically shooting nine female students. He then targeted women in the
corridors, cafeteria and classrooms.
Number of Attack Locations: 1
Location Information: Ecole Polytechnique in Quebec, Canada
Attacker Information: Marc Lepine (25/M)
Casualties: 14 dead; 14 wounded
Number of Weapons: 1
Weapon Information: Rifle (Sturm Ruger brand rifle, mini-14
model)
Closest Relationship to the Victim: Academic
Date Attack Concluded: Same day
Resolution: Suicide
Source:
1. Teresa Z. Sourour, “Report of Coroner’s Investigation,” May 10, 1991
http://www.diarmani.com/Montreal_Coroners_Report.pdf.
Case #213
January 17, 1989: Patrick Purdy opened fire at an elementary school playground, killing
five people and wounding 29 others. Purdy had attended the school 16 years prior to his
attack.
Number of Attack Locations: 1
Location Information: Cleveland Elementary School in Stockade,
California
Attacker Information: Patrick Edward Purdy (24/M)
Casualties: 5 dead; 29 wounded
Number of Weapons: 2
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