CT Gunman Had ‘Altercation’ With School Staff One Day Before Massacre

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The Newtown, Connecticut gunman had an “altercation” with four members of the school’s staff one day before massacring 26 people including 20 elementary school children, according to state and federal officials.

“Three of the four staff members were killed Friday in one of the worst school shootings in U.S. history,” NBC News today reported. “The fourth staff member was not at school that day and is being interviewed by federal and state investigators, NBC News’ Pete Williams said.”

Two days before that, Adam Lanza, 20, went to a sporting goods store in Danbury, Conn., and tried to purchase a rifle, but was rebuffed because the state has a waiting period for gun sales, the officials said.

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Investigators have already compiled “very good evidence” that can be used to make a “complete picture” of the slaughter and the suspect, Vance said.

Police have also determined Lanza, 20, was not buzzed into Sandy Hook, where he was once a student.

“He forced his way into the school,” Vance said. He did not provide specifics and said that broken windows at the school may have been shattered by police who responded to the emergency.

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“We have a mountain of evidence, both physical and forensic,” Newtown Police Lt. George Sinko said. “Obviously we’re not going to leave any stone unturned.”

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