Dylan Klebold
Mass murderer involved in Columbine massacre
Born
September 11th, 1981
44 years ago
Died
1999
26 years ago — 18 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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Born in 1981, this individual became infamous for the involvement in the Columbine High School massacre in 1999. Alongside an accomplice, carried out a tragic attack at the school in Colorado, resulting in the deaths of 13 people and numerous injuries. The event prompted widespread media coverage and discussions about gun control, bullying, and mental health issues in the United States.
Conducted the Columbine High School massacre in 1999
Left behind journals detailing plans for the attack
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