The Facts of the Virginia Massacre
April 18, 2007— -- This is a compilation of reporting by ABC News and other organizations on the developing investigation into the massacre at Virginia Tech. This is a developing situation and the facts are subject to change.
Today's focus is on the mental history of Seung-Hui Cho ("SOONG HEE CHO") and the emerging details as to the identities and the lives of his victims.
So far 33 people are reported dead -- 32 victims plus the gunman, Cho, who killed himself -- making this the deadliest known campus shooting rampage in American history. As of now, two victims have died from the shooting at West Ambler Johnston Hall (WAJ); 30 from the attack on Norris Hall. University staff members are among the deceased. At least two classroom doors at Norris Hall were chained shut, according to University Police.
32 DECEASED, *ALL* OF WHOM HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED IN MEDIA REPORTS.
A Look at Some of the Students and Faculty Killed
1. Professor Jamie Bishop, 35, (full name Christopher James Bishop)
2. Professor Jocelyne Couture-Nowak
3. Professor Kevin Granata, 45