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Richneck Elementary School Shooter was a behavior that occurred in 2018 at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia. On April 16th, a student brought a gun to the school and began shooting at other students. The shooter injured two students before being apprehended by police. This incident sparked a national dialogue on gun control and school safety. The perpetrator was later found to have mental health issues and was sentenced to over 17 years in prison. This tragedy serves as a reminder of the importance of addressing mental health issues in order to help prevent such tragedies from occurring.