12 children killed in Brazil school shooting

Twelve children have been killed in a school shooting in Rio de Janeiro.

Thu, 07 Apr, 2011 - 15:53

Twelve children have been killed in a school shooting in Rio de Janeiro.

A former student opened fire in the school killing 12 and wounding 22 others before taking his own life.

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