2018 Marshall County High School shooting
| 2018 Marshall County High School shooting | |
|---|---|
| Location | Benton, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 36°54′43″N 88°19′55″W / 36.912°N 88.332°W |
| Date | January 23, 2018 7:57 AM (CST) |
Attack type | Mass shooting, school shooting, double-murder, attempted mass murder |
| Weapons | Ruger MK II .22 Long Rifle semi-automatic pistol |
| Deaths | 2 |
| Injured | 18 (14 by gunfire) |
| Perpetrator | Gabriel Ross Parker |
| Verdict | Pleaded guilty |
| Convictions |
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| Sentence | Two life sentences with the possibility of parole after 20 years, plus 70 years in prison |
| Litigation | Lawsuit filed against the perpetrator's parents by families of the victims |
The Marshall County High School shooting was a mass shooting that occurred at Marshall County High School near Benton, Kentucky, on January 23, 2018. The gunman, 15-year-old student Gabe Parker, opened fire in an open area of the school, murdering two students and injuring 14 others.
On June 12, 2020, Parker was given two life sentences with the possibility of parole after 20 years, plus 70 years.