On July 18th, 1984 James Huberty brought 3 weapons into a crowded McDonald's in San Ysidro, California. Families were enjoying their meals, children played in the play structure, and teenage employees were working. This monster went on a rampage of terror for 77 minutes. 21 people died that day, 5 of them children, and 19 more were injured.

TW: mass shooting, gun violence, death of children

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