2014 Seattle Pacific University shooting

School shooting in Washington, US Seattle Pacific University shooting Seattle Pacific UniversitySeattle, Washington, US 2014 06 05 3:23 p.m. PDT Students and staff at Seattle Pacific University School shooting Shotgun knife 1 3 (2 from gunfire) Aaron Ybarra Jon Meis Desire to commit mass murder; mental illness The Seattle Pacific University shooting was a school shooting that occurred on June 5, 2014, at Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, Washington, United States. A gunman opened fire inside Otto Miller Hall, killing one student and injuring three others before being subdued by a student building monitor using pepper spray.Gunman Kills One, Wounds Two at Seattle Pacific University https://spdblotter.seattle.gov/2014/06/05/gunman-kills-one-wounds-two-at-seattle-pacific-university/ Seattle Police Department 5 June 2014One person killed, three others injured in shooting at Seattle Pacific University https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2014/06/05/shooting-at-seattle-pacific-university/ The Washington Post 5 June 2014 Background Aaron Ybarra, a 26-year-old man from Mountlake Terrace, Washington, had no connection to Seattle Pacific University. According to investigators, Ybarra had struggled with severe mental health issues and expressed fascination with previous mass shootings, including the Columbine High School massacre.Seattle shooting suspect wanted to kill as many as possible: Police https://www.cbsnews.com/news/seattle-shooting-suspect-makes-first-court-appearance/ CBS News 6 June 2014 Police later stated that Ybarra intended to kill as many people as possible before dying by suicide.Seattle shooting suspect wanted to kill as many as possible: Police https://www.cbsnews.com/news/seattle-shooting-suspect-makes-first-court-appearance/ CBS News 6 June 2014 Shooting thumb|right|Students speak about the shooting On June 5, 2014, Ybarra arrived at the campus armed with a shotgun, additional ammunition, and a knife. At approximately 3:23 p.m., he entered Otto Miller Hall, a science and engineering building, and opened fire.Gunman Kills One, Wounds Two at Seattle Pacific University https://spdblotter.seattle.gov/2014/06/05/gunman-kills-one-wounds-two-at-seattle-pacific-university/ Seattle Police Department 5 June 2014 Student Paul Lee, 19, was fatally shot, while two other students sustained gunshot injuries.Dramatic video shows hero disarming shooter at Seattle Pacific University in 2014 https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/dramatic-video-shows-hero-disarm-shooter-at-seattle-pacific-university-in-2014/ The Seattle Times 14 June 2016 Another victim suffered minor injuries while fleeing the scene.Shooting At Seattle Pacific University Leaves Several Wounded https://www.kpbs.org/news/2014/06/05/shooting-at-seattle-pacific-university-leaves KPBS/NPR 5 June 2014 As Ybarra attempted to reload his shotgun, student building monitor Jon Meis confronted him with pepper spray and tackled him to the ground. Other students and security personnel assisted in restraining the gunman until police arrived.SPU student Jon Meis tackled shooter, ending killing spree https://www.seattlepi.com/seattlenews/article/spu-student-jon-meis-tackled-shooter-ending-5534007.php Seattle Post-Intelligencer 6 June 2014 The university campus was placed on lockdown while emergency responders treated victims and searched buildings.Shooting At Seattle Pacific University; 3 Wounded, 1 Dead https://www.wlrn.org/2014-06-05/shooting-at-seattle-pacific-university-3-wounded-1-dead NPR/WLRN 5 June 2014 Investigation Ybarra was arrested at the scene and charged with murder, attempted murder, and assault.Seattle shooting suspect wanted to kill as many as possible: Police https://www.cbsnews.com/news/seattle-shooting-suspect-makes-first-court-appearance/ CBS News 6 June 2014 During the investigation, authorities recovered evidence indicating that Ybarra had planned a mass casualty attack and carried additional ammunition and a hunting knife.Gunman Kills One, Wounds Two at Seattle Pacific University https://spdblotter.seattle.gov/2014/06/05/gunman-kills-one-wounds-two-at-seattle-pacific-university/ Seattle Police Department 5 June 2014 In 2016, surveillance footage from Otto Miller Hall was publicly released following legal disputes over disclosure of the recordings. The footage showed Ybarra firing at victims before being subdued by Meis while attempting to reload his shotgun.Dramatic video shows hero disarming shooter at Seattle Pacific University in 2014 https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/dramatic-video-shows-hero-disarm-shooter-at-seattle-pacific-university-in-2014/ The Seattle Times 14 June 2016 Later that year, a jury found Ybarra guilty of first-degree murder and multiple assault charges.Guilty Verdict In 2014 Fatal Shooting At Seattle Pacific University https://www.knkx.org/news/2016-11-16/guilty-verdict-in-2014-fatal-shooting-at-seattle-pacific-university KNKX Public Radio 16 November 2016 See also Crime in Washington 2014 Isla Vista attacks, another attack which also targeted a university 2014 Marysville Pilchuck High School shooting, another school shooting in Washington that year References Category:2014 in Seattle Category:2014 mass shootings in the United States Category:2014 murders in the United States Category:2014 in Washington (state) Category:Attacks on schools in 2014 Category:Deaths by firearm in Washington (state) Category:June 2014 crimes in the United States Category:School shootings in Washington (state) Category:University and college shootings in the United States Category:Mass shootings in schools