Rathanar Or

Death by Force

Rathanar Or, a 9-year-old boy, tragically lost his life on January 17, 1989, during the Cleveland Elementary School shooting in Stockton, California. This horrific event unfolded when a lone gunman, Patrick Purdy, entered the school playground during recess and began firing indiscriminately. Purdy, armed with a Type 56 assault rifle, fired 106 rounds in just three minutes, resulting in the deaths of five children, including Rathanar Or, and injuring 31 others, including one teacher. The victims ...Read More

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