Crime & Safety

School Shooting Suspect Was 'Real Sad For A Long Time,' Mom Says

VIDEO: Matt Milby's mother said her son was bullied and "his kindness kind of got taken for weakness" before Wednesday's school shooting.

DIXON, IL — Students were seen running outside of Dixon High School Wednesday after a former student brought a gun to school and fired shots.

Related: Hero Dixon Officer, School Shooting Suspect Identified

The School Resource Officer, Mark Dallas, shot and wounded the armed suspect in an exchange of gunfire outside the school.

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