The Massacre at Columbine

On April 20, 1999, Dylan Klebold, 17, and Eric Harris, 18, went on a shooting rampage at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colo., killing 12 of their fellow students and a teacher before taking their own lives. At the time, it was the deadliest school shooting in U.S. history. The tragedy sparked a national dialogue about social alienation, parental responsibility, violent video games and gun control. This e-single includes a selection of some of the best articles and commentary pieces from The New York Times about the Columbine massacre and its aftermath.