Tragedy in Newtown: Day 1 - Friday, Dec. 14
December 22, 2012 3:06 PM
Jillian Soto breaks down upon learning that her sister, Victoria Soto, a teacher at Sandy Hook Elementary School, was one of the victims in the shootings on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012. (Jessica Hill / Associated Press) less
Jillian Soto breaks down upon learning that her sister, Victoria Soto, a teacher at Sandy Hook Elementary School, was one of the victims in the shootings on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012. (Jessica Hill / Associated ... more
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Parents leave a staging area after being reunited with their children following a shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Parents leave a staging area after being reunited with their children following a shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
First responders and families converge at the Sandy Hook Firehouse near Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
First responders and families converge at the Sandy Hook Firehouse near Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Morgan Kaolian, Morgan Kaolian/AEROPIX
Armed federal agents approach Sandy Hook Elementary School in response to shootings on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Armed federal agents approach Sandy Hook Elementary School in response to shootings on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Michael Duffy
SWAT team officers on scene at the Sandy Hook Firehouse as part of the response to a multiple shootings at nearby Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
SWAT team officers on scene at the Sandy Hook Firehouse as part of the response to a multiple shootings at nearby Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Michael Duffy
State police respond to multiple shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., on Dec. 14, 2012.
State police respond to multiple shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., on Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Michael Duffy
Armed State Police respond after shootings at the Sandy Hook Elementary School on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Armed State Police respond after shootings at the Sandy Hook Elementary School on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Michael Duffy
An aerial photo of Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., on Dec. 14, 2012.
An aerial photo of Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., on Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Morgan Kaolian, Morgan Kaolian/AEROPIX
First responders and families converge at the Sandy Hook Firehouse near Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., Dec. 14, 2012.
First responders and families converge at the Sandy Hook Firehouse near Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Morgan Kaolian, Morgan Kaolian/AEROPIX
First responders and families converge at the Sandy Hook Firehouse near Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., Dec. 14, 2012.
First responders and families converge at the Sandy Hook Firehouse near Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Morgan Kaolian, Morgan Kaolian/AEROPIX
First responders and families converge at the Sandy Hook Firehouse near Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
First responders and families converge at the Sandy Hook Firehouse near Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Christian Abraham
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, right, talks with officials at a staging area following a shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, right, talks with officials at a staging area following a shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Associated Press
State Police at the scene of a multiple shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
State Police at the scene of a multiple shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
A mother runs with her children as police canvass homes in the area following a shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
A mother runs with her children as police canvass homes in the area following a shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Associated Press
Parents of Sandy Hook Elementary School students look for their children at the Sandy Hook Firehouse after shootings at the school on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Parents of Sandy Hook Elementary School students look for their children at the Sandy Hook Firehouse after shootings at the school on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Michael Duffy
Parents of Sandy Hook Elementary School students console each other outside the Sandy Hook Firehouse after shootings at the school on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Parents of Sandy Hook Elementary School students console each other outside the Sandy Hook Firehouse after shootings at the school on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Michael Duffy
Parents of Sandy Hook Elementary School students look for their children at the Sandy Hook Firehouse after shootings at the school on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Parents of Sandy Hook Elementary School students look for their children at the Sandy Hook Firehouse after shootings at the school on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Michael Duffy
Parents and children leave St. Rose School after a lockdown following a shooting at nearby Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Parents and children leave St. Rose School after a lockdown following a shooting at nearby Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Christian Abraham
State Police escort a parent and Sandy Hook Elementary School student from the Sandy Hook Firehouse after shootings at the school on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
State Police escort a parent and Sandy Hook Elementary School student from the Sandy Hook Firehouse after shootings at the school on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Michael Duffy
A parent escorts her Sandy Hook Elementary School students from the Sandy Hook Firehouse after shootings at the school on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
A parent escorts her Sandy Hook Elementary School students from the Sandy Hook Firehouse after shootings at the school on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Michael Duffy
State Police group outside the Sandy Hook Firehouse after shootings at the Sandy Hook Elementary School on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
State Police group outside the Sandy Hook Firehouse after shootings at the Sandy Hook Elementary School on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Michael Duffy
Mergim Bajraliu, 17, hugs his sister, Venesa, 9, after shootings at the Sandy Hook Elementary School on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012. Venesa was in her fourth grade art class at the time of the shootings.
Mergim Bajraliu, 17, hugs his sister, Venesa, 9, after shootings at the Sandy Hook Elementary School on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012. Venesa was in her fourth grade art class at the time of the shootings.
Photo: Michael Duffy
The Stamford Police check out a home on Bartina Lane in Stamford, Conn., belonging to Peter Lanza, the father of Adam Lanza, the alleged shooter at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012. less
The Stamford Police check out a home on Bartina Lane in Stamford, Conn., belonging to Peter Lanza, the father of Adam Lanza, the alleged shooter at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, ... more
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The Stamford Police check out a home on Bartina Lane in Stamford, Conn., belonging to Peter Lanza, the father of Adam Lanza, the alleged shooter at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012. less
The Stamford Police check out a home on Bartina Lane in Stamford, Conn., belonging to Peter Lanza, the father of Adam Lanza, the alleged shooter at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, ... more
Photo: Dru Nadler
Parents and children leave St. Rose School after a lockdown following a shooting at nearby Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Parents and children leave St. Rose School after a lockdown following a shooting at nearby Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Christian Abraham
Police guard St. Rose School after a lockdown following the shootings at nearby Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Police guard St. Rose School after a lockdown following the shootings at nearby Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Christian Abraham
State Police respond after shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
State Police respond after shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Michael Duffy
Parents of Sandy Hook Elementary School students look for their children at the Sandy Hook Firehouse after shootings at the school on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Parents of Sandy Hook Elementary School students look for their children at the Sandy Hook Firehouse after shootings at the school on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Michael Duffy
Parents of Sandy Hook Elementary School students look for their children at the Sandy Hook Firehouse after shootings at the school on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Parents of Sandy Hook Elementary School students look for their children at the Sandy Hook Firehouse after shootings at the school on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Michael Duffy
Parents of Sandy Hook Elementary School students share their grief outside the Sandy Hook Firehouse following shootings at the school on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Parents of Sandy Hook Elementary School students share their grief outside the Sandy Hook Firehouse following shootings at the school on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Michael Duffy
Parents of Sandy Hook Elementary School students talk to police following shootings at the school on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Parents of Sandy Hook Elementary School students talk to police following shootings at the school on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Michael Duffy
A grief stricken couple leave the Sandy Hook Firestation in Newtown, Conn., following the shootings at nearby Sandy Hook Elementary School on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
A grief stricken couple leave the Sandy Hook Firestation in Newtown, Conn., following the shootings at nearby Sandy Hook Elementary School on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Christian Abraham
Families leave the Sandy Hook Firehouse in Newtown, Conn., following a shooting at nearby Sandy Hook Elementary School on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Families leave the Sandy Hook Firehouse in Newtown, Conn., following a shooting at nearby Sandy Hook Elementary School on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Christian Abraham
First responders are gathered along the road leading to Sandy Hook Elementary School after shootings at the school on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
First responders are gathered along the road leading to Sandy Hook Elementary School after shootings at the school on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Michael Duffy
First responders gather on Dickenson Road leading to Sandy Hook Elementary School after shootings at the school on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
First responders gather on Dickenson Road leading to Sandy Hook Elementary School after shootings at the school on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Michael Duffy
First responders gather on Dickenson Road leading to Sandy Hook Elementary School after shootings at the school on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
First responders gather on Dickenson Road leading to Sandy Hook Elementary School after shootings at the school on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Michael Duffy
Dozens of police coordinate activities at a staging area at the Sandy Hook Firehouse after a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Dozens of police coordinate activities at a staging area at the Sandy Hook Firehouse after a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Christian Abraham
Parents and children leave St. Rose School after a lockdown following a shooting at nearby Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Parents and children leave St. Rose School after a lockdown following a shooting at nearby Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Christian Abraham
Families leave the Sandy Hook Firehouse where they gathered following a shooting at nearby Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Families leave the Sandy Hook Firehouse where they gathered following a shooting at nearby Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Christian Abraham
Families leave the Sandy Hook Firehouse where they gathered following a shooting at nearby Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Families leave the Sandy Hook Firehouse where they gathered following a shooting at nearby Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Christian Abraham
An ambulance leaves a house on Yogananda Street in Newtown, Conn., where the mother of shooting suspect Adam Lanza was found shot to death on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
An ambulance leaves a house on Yogananda Street in Newtown, Conn., where the mother of shooting suspect Adam Lanza was found shot to death on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Ned Gerard
State Police speak to neighbors on Yogananda Street in Newtown, Conn., where the mother of shooting suspect Adam Lanza was found shot to death on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
State Police speak to neighbors on Yogananda Street in Newtown, Conn., where the mother of shooting suspect Adam Lanza was found shot to death on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Ned Gerard
A school bus carrying high school students drives up Yogananda Street in Newtown, Conn., where the mother of shooting suspect Adam Lanza was found shot to death on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
A school bus carrying high school students drives up Yogananda Street in Newtown, Conn., where the mother of shooting suspect Adam Lanza was found shot to death on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Ned Gerard
Gov. Dannel Malloy arrives at a press conference in Newtown, Conn., to speak about the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School Dec. 14th, 2012.
Gov. Dannel Malloy arrives at a press conference in Newtown, Conn., to speak about the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School Dec. 14th, 2012.
Photo: Ned Gerard
Gabriella Ochoa, left, and Vicki Seppell hold candles during a service at Grace Family Church in Newtown, Conn., on Dec. 14, 2012.
Gabriella Ochoa, left, and Vicki Seppell hold candles during a service at Grace Family Church in Newtown, Conn., on Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Ned Gerard
Residents attend a candlelight vigil at Grace Family Church in Newtown, Conn., Dec. 14, 2012.
Residents attend a candlelight vigil at Grace Family Church in Newtown, Conn., Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Ned Gerard
Newtown residents attend a memorial service at St. Rose of Lima Church on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Newtown residents attend a memorial service at St. Rose of Lima Church on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Christian Abraham
Newtown residents attend a memorial service at St. Rose of Lima Church on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Newtown residents attend a memorial service at St. Rose of Lima Church on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Newtown residents attend a memorial service at St. Rose of Lima Church on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Newtown residents attend a memorial service at St. Rose of Lima Church on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Christian Abraham
Tiana Dwyer holds a candle during a memorial service at St. Rose of Lima Church in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Tiana Dwyer holds a candle during a memorial service at St. Rose of Lima Church in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Christian Abraham
Joanna Rus, 5, and brother Julian, 8, of Southbury, hold candles during a memorial service at St. Rose of Lima Church in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Joanna Rus, 5, and brother Julian, 8, of Southbury, hold candles during a memorial service at St. Rose of Lima Church in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Christian Abraham
Residents attend a memorial service at St. Rose of Lima Church in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Residents attend a memorial service at St. Rose of Lima Church in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Christian Abraham
Residents attend a memorial service at St. Rose of Lima Church in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Residents attend a memorial service at St. Rose of Lima Church in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Christian Abraham
During a memorial service at St. Rose of Lima Church, Ray Horvath, who worked with children at Sandy Hook Elementary School, becomes emotional after learning that one of the children he worked with died in the mass shooting earlier in the day. less
During a memorial service at St. Rose of Lima Church, Ray Horvath, who worked with children at Sandy Hook Elementary School, becomes emotional after learning that one of the children he worked with died in the ... more
Photo: Christian Abraham
Residents attend a memorial service at St. Rose of Lima Church in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Residents attend a memorial service at St. Rose of Lima Church in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Christian Abraham
A signed poster sits in the foyer at St. Rose of Lima Church in Newtown, Conn., during a memorial service on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
A signed poster sits in the foyer at St. Rose of Lima Church in Newtown, Conn., during a memorial service on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Photo: Christian Abraham