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What building did Whitman shoot from at UT Austin?

  • Main Library

  • Clock Tower

  • Student Union

  • Engineering Hall

Answer

The Clock Tower, a prominent landmark on the University of Texas at Austin campus, served as the tragic location from which Charles Whitman, a troubled former marine, unleashed a deadly shooting spree in August 1966. Armed with multiple firearms, Whitman ascended the tower and opened fire indiscriminately, resulting in the deaths of 14 individuals and injuries to dozens more.
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