A gunman allegedly opened fire at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., on Friday morning, leaving more than two dozen people dead — many of them children. As one of the largest school tragedies in U.S. history unfolds, read our coverage culled from social media, or watch NBC's live coverage below for the latest news and updates.
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