CT School Shooting

How do you explain the unexplainable to children? Today, parents across the country, including myself, were faced with this -- fumbling over words while explaining the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown - located only 20 miles away from my own daughter's elementary school.

NOTE: This post will be continually updated as new information comes in. Video and photos are below. All times Eastern. UPDATE 6:30 p.m.: Originally it was thought that Adam Lanza, the gunman, shot his mother at the Sandy Hook Elementary school, where she was a teacher's aide. ABC has learned that, in fact, Nancy Lanza was killed at her home (by her son) prior to the massacre. He then drove to the

By now we are sure you are aware of the unthinkable tragedy that took place this morning (Dec 14) in Newtown Connecticut. 27 people, including 20 children, were gunned down at Sandy Hook Elementary School by 20 year old Adam Lanza. This incident has the entire country saddened and heartbroken and has no doubt been a horrific experience for the residents of Newtown...