Columbine page 11

 Columbine page 11 by ric gustafson

At 12:06 pm, a SWAT team arrived at Columbine High School. The SWAT truck slowly moved toward the school. At the entrance, 12 men led by Lieutenant Terry Manwaring quietly ran inside. As the team slowly checked each room, Manwaring was hoping they were getting closer to the cafeteria. Then Manwaring realized the team was on the opposite side of the building. He had forgotten that when Columbine was remodeled, the cafeteria was moved.

On the west side of the school, Eric Harris was shooting at paramedics as they tried to help wounded students. At 1:15 pm, another SWAT team ran into the school from the senior lot. The unit smashed a window in the teacher's lounge and ran in.

The unit entered the cafeteria. They encountered a room 3 to 4 inches in water due to the sprinkler system. The unit discovered dozens of terrified students and staff. They were quietly led outside to safety.

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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric