Virginia Tech Shooter Identified
Police have identified the Virginia Tech shooter as Cho Seung-Hui (pronounced Choh Suhng-whee), of Centreville, Virginia, who was a senior at Virginia Tech. Cho Seung-Hui, 23, born in South Korea was an English major whose creative writing was so disturbing, it has been reported that he had been referred to the school's counseling services.
Professor Carolyn Rude, chairwoman of the university’s English department, told the AP, "There was some concern about him," Rude said, "Sometimes, in creative writing, people reveal things and you never know if it’s creative or if they’re describing things, if they’re imagining things or just how real it might be. But we’re all alert to not ignore things like this."
According to CNN his writings referred to murder and pedophilia, although school officials say they will not release the writings at this time. It is not known if Cho actually sought the suggested counseling.
Students have described Cho Seung-Hui as a loner among his peers and he was described as "troubled" by some of his professors. Pete Williams, reporter for NBC News, referred to a note written by Cho where he listed random grievances.
South Korea’s Foreign Ministry expressed condolences and hoped the tragedy would not "stir up racial prejudice or confrontation."
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OBVIOUSLY A VERY TOUBLED INDIVIDUAL! PRAY FOR ALL THOSE AFFECTED BY THIS MISDEED.
My Thoughts and prayers go out to all of the families and students affected by this Horrible tragedy! Ihave a 7 yr old daughter and I wonder what its goin gto be like for here when she gets ready to go off to college. Again God Bless you all at Va. Tech and remember time heals all wounds! Ask God for help to get through this and he will help you! Love always, The Webb Family in Chesterfield, Va. Tammy, Bruce and Kimberly!
WOW! Is it that possible that one man could kill 32 people just because he was troubled! My thoughts and my prayers go out to all of the families that may have lost a son, daughter, sister, brother, aunt, or uncle! What this horibble man did was wrong and unjust like. I pray that the ones that were injured regain there strength and be able to go on through life not taking one thing for granted! One more thing… Please God pray for us!!!!!!!
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