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What is the role of police?
Police play a crucial role in responding to and investigating serious crimes like school shootings. In this case, authorities were quick to secure the scene and begin investigating the motive, including how the student obtained the gun. Conflicting casualty reports initially caused some confusion, but police aim to provide clear information as their investigation progresses.
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