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US student holds classroom hostage, shoots self

By ASSOCIATED PRESS

NOVEMBER 30, 2010 08:56

A high school student who pulled a handgun and shot a film projector as the school day wound down held 23 classmates and a teacher hostage for about five hours before shooting himself when police busted down a classroom door.

Terrified Marinette High School students did their best to keep the 15-year-old gunman calm, spending hours talking to him about hunting and fishing, said student Zach Campbell — one of five hostages who were released after convincing the teen they had to use the bathroom.

Officers who had positioned themselves outside the classroom said they heard three gunshots shortly after 8 pm Monday and busted through the door, Police Chief Jeff Skorik said. The gunman, who was standing at the front of the classroom, shot himself as officers approached, the chief said.

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