UT Austin Marks 50 Years Since Mass Shooting as Campus Gun-Carry Law Begins
The 1966 massacre of 17 people is considered the first US mass shooting.
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The University of Texas clock tower shooting occurred on August 1, 1966, in Austin. It remains one of the earliest widely recognized mass shootings in the U.S., with 16–17 people killed and many more wounded, and it prompted major changes in campus safety and emergency response. For contemporary or later memorials and analysis, you’ll want to check major outlets and UT Austin’s official communications. [citation: Reuters overview of memorials 2016; ABC News 2016 UT anniversary coverage; Wikipedia UT tower shooting]
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If you’re seeking the latest developments or commemorations around UT Austin related to this event, I recommend checking:
- UT Austin official news site and campus calendars
- Major national outlets’ Austin or Texas sections (AP News, Reuters, CNN, Fox News)
- Local newspapers (Austin American-Statesman) and local TV news stations
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