At Columbine High School in Colorado, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold executed a carefully planned attack that left the community and the nation in shock. The two seniors entered the school armed with a variety of weapons, including shotguns and a carbine rifle, and carried homemade bombs intended to cause mass casualties. Beginning their assault in the cafeteria, they aimed to kill as many of their peers as possible, ultimately taking the lives of 12 students and a teacher, while injuring 24 others. The attack lasted for approximately an hour before both gunmen turned their weapons on themselves in the library, where they committed suicide. The preparation for the attack included a detailed journal and a series of videos made by the perpetrators, which eventually contributed to an extensive investigation into their motives. The shooting became one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history, leading to national discussions about school safety, gun control, and the influence of media on youth behavior. The incident galvanized efforts to improve measures in schools nationwide and initiated a thorough examination of mental health issues among adolescents. In the aftermath of the tragedy, Columbine became synonymous with school shootings, influencing countless discussions regarding bullying, social isolation, and the responsibility of schools and communities to identify at-risk youth. This incident prompted numerous policy changes in school security and influenced future generations regarding the impacts of violence in educational places.