I Was Almost a School Shooter // 087
In 1996, 17-year-old Aaron Stark of Denver, CO had made up his mind. He was going to become a school shooter. Before the days of Columbine, there weren’t metal detectors at every entrance or armed community services officers standing guard in American schools. In fact, it was relatively easy for a kid to bring a gun to school. Aaron had it all planned out. He knew exactly how he was going to get the weapon and in his mind, there was no turning back. But ultimately that is exactly what he did. We had a chance to speak with Aaron…and not from his prison cell, but instead on a Zoom call from the comfort of his own home.
Written by Michael Dunphy Jr., Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. Special thanks to Aaron Stark for participating in an exclusive interview and for sharing his perspective.
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'I Was Almost a School Shooter.' Man Pens Heartfelt Letter About Mental Health and Guns
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Almost A School Shooter, Now An Advocate For Hope | KPBS Public Media
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Opening Track: “Ambient Cave” by Lance Conrad
Closing Track: “Aureole of Hope” by Rand Aldo
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