Mitchell Johnson turned 21 today and was released from jail. He was one of the shooters at a Jonesboro, Arkansas school shooting in March of 1998:
The attack was surprisingly cold-blooded: On March 24, 1998, two boys from the Westside Middle School in Jonesboro, Ark., set off the fire alarm, hid outside, and with guns ready, shot their classmates as they streamed out.Several years ago, I got to know the mother and family of one of the young victims, Brithney Varner. I can tell you this...a family never recovers from this kind of tragedy. What's happening today is another extremely painful reminder for them of their loss.
Those shots killed four students and a teacher and wounded 10 others.
The shooting was cold-blooded and premeditated. Frightening to think kids so young could be so ruthless.
Today, once again, my thoughts are with Suzann, Brandi, Clayton and Regina.
