1997 Heath High School shooting
The Heath High School shooting occurred at Heath High School in West Paducah, Kentucky, United States, on December 1, 1997. 14-year-old Michael Carneal opened fire on a group of students, killing three and injuring five.
| 1997 Heath High School shooting | |
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Location of Heath High School Location of Heath High School (the United States) Location of Heath High School Location of Heath High School (Kentucky) | |
| Location | West Paducah, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 37.0790°N 88.7944°W |
| Date | December 1, 1997 7:45 a.m. (CST) |
Attack type | School shooting |
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| Deaths | 3 |
| Injured | 5 |
| Perpetrator | Michael Carneal |
| Motive | Bullying and mental illness |
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