Posted on 12/14/2013 7:31:09 AM PST by jimbo123
He was bullied for his outspoken opinions and didn't care much for Republicans.
Karl Pierson, 18, who stormed his Colorado high school brandishing a shotgun and bearing hatred for his debate coach, critically injured a 15-year-old fellow student before shooting himself to death Friday afternoon as he was cornered by heavily armed police.
"He had very strong beliefs about gun laws and stuff," said junior Abbey Skoda, who shared a class with Pierson during her freshmen year, The Denver Post reported. "I also heard he was bullied a lot."
After undergoing surgery Friday, the injured girl was listed in critical, but stable, condition on Saturday.
On his Facebook page, he seemed to make fun of Republicans, writing "you republicans are so cute" and posting an image that read: "The Republican Party: Health Care: Let 'em Die, Climate Change: Let 'em Die, Gun Violence: Let 'em Die, Women's Rights: Let 'em Die, More War: Let 'em Die. Is this really the side you want to be on?" The Denver Post reported.
On Saturday, his Facebook comments had been wiped from his page.
(Excerpt) Read more at nydailynews.com ...
stormed the school? that seems a tad dramatic. if a carpenter used his tools like too many journalists use words, the carpenter would be out of business.
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