Hungerford massacre, Mass shooting in the United Kingdom
The Hungerford massacre was a devastating spree shooting incident.
The event occurred on August 19, 1987, and shocked the nation.
It led to changes in UK gun legislation with the Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988.
Memorials stand in Hungerford as reminders of the tragic event.
The killer, Michael Ryan, used legally owned firearms during the massacre.
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