'My friend got hit in the back': Witnesses describe terror of US school shooting
'My friend got hit in the back': Witnesses describe terror of US school shooting
One young boy says he was protected from gunfire in a church by a friend who lay on top of him and was shot.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article appears mostly accurate based on the available information, focusing on witness accounts of a school shooting. There's a slight bias towards emotional reporting, emphasizing the terror and trauma experienced by those involved. The core claim about a child being shot while protecting another is supported by the article itself and NBC News.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: A young boy was protected from gunfire in a church by a friend who lay on top of him and was shot.
- Verification Source #1: The article itself states this claim.
- Verification Source #4: NBC News reports on the shooting and mentions waiting to hear from a friend who was shot, suggesting shootings occurred.
- Assessment: Supported
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 1: 'One young boy says he was protected from gunfire in a church by a friend who lay on top of him and was shot.'
- Source 4: '...was waiting to hear from a friend who was shot.'