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The Tower: A Tragedy That Shook America | Texas News
On August 1, 1966, Charles Whitman, a former Marine, climbed the University of Texas tower and opened fire for 96 minutes, killing 16 people—including his wife and mother—and injuring 31 others, making it one of America’s deadliest campus shootings. Disguised as a janitor with a footlocker of weapons, he rained bullets from the observation deck before being killed by police. A brain tumor later found in his body may have played a role, though its connection remains unclear. In 2016, a memorial in the Tower Garden honored all victims, including Whitman’s own family. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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