Remembering University of Iowa shooting: Iowa City, Iowa 1991
Victims of the University of Iowa shooting Date: November 1 Year: 1991 School: University of Iowa Location: Iowa city State: Iowa Wounded: 1 Fatalities: 6 Shots Fired: Unknown Time lapsed: 12 minutes Police response time: 3 minutes How ended: Suicide. Shooter was found dead from self inflicted gunshot wound. Civilians involved: None known, shooter committed suicide shortly after police arrived. Perpetrator: Gang Lu Age: 28 Family history: Unknown. Red flags: Yes. Mental illness history: Unknown. Drug or medication use: Unknown. Inspiration: Unknown. In a suicide statement , he discussed his favorite movies, which he said included: "'No Way Out,' 'Die Hard,' 'Indiana Jones,' and Clint Eastwood’s movies where a single cowboy fights against a group of incorporated bad guys who pick on little guys at their will or cover up each other’s ass." Just a guess of course, but he seemed to seek out mo