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Were the guardsmen "opening fire" or "returning fire"?
Remaining students threw rocks and tear gas canisters at the guardsmen. There are conflicting reports about whether guardsmen were fired upon.
Remaining students threw rocks and tear gas canisters at the guardsmen. There are conflicting reports about whether guardsmen were fired upon.
Some guardsmen opened fire. Shots were fired into the air, into the ground, but also directly at people. A total of 67 shots were fired, hitting 13 people and killing 4 of them.
Some guardsmen fired their rifles. Shots were fired into the air, into the ground, but also directly at people. A total of 67 shots were fired, hitting 13 people and killing 4 of them.
The protest song "Ohio," written by Neil Young, was inspired by the [[Kent State]] shootings.
The protest song "Ohio," written by Neil Young, was inspired by the [[Kent State]] shootings.