What is fort gibson middle school shooting?

On August 30, 1999, a 13-year-old student named Seth Trickey opened fire at Fort Gibson Middle School in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma. Trickey was armed with a 9mm handgun and a rifle, and he began shooting randomly in the hallway. He injured five students before being tackled by a teacher, Jack Rains, and held until police arrived.

Trickey had allegedly planned the attack for several weeks and had shown signs of mental illness before the shooting. He was charged with five counts of attempted murder and sentenced to 25 years in prison.

The shooting sparked a nationwide debate about gun control and school safety measures. It also led to the implementation of stricter security measures in many schools across the United States.