Newtown Gunman Identified as Ryan Lanza

Motive still unknown

The suspect in one of the the deadliest school shootings in history has been identified as Ryan Lanza, authorities said Friday.

According to police, Lanza, 24, is suspected of killing 27 people -- 8 adults and 18 children -- at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.

The shooter was killed during the rampage and several others were injured.
The identities of the shooting victims has not yet been released.

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