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BREAKING
6 dead in shootings at Kirkwood City Hall
The Post-Dispatch confirmed through officials and other sources that among the dead were Councilwoman Connie Karr, Public Works Director Kenneth Yost and police officers Tom Ballman and William Biggs.
additional coverage
Shootings draw eyes of the world to 'small town' again
Assailant had history of disputes with city
Reporter: "It was just dreadful"
Other shootings at government buildings in U.S.
Slain councilwoman planned race for mayor
Being a survivor: One year later
Slideshow: Scenes from the shooting
Video: A reporter's eyewitness account of the shootings
Interactive graphic: Anatomy of a rampage
Feb 8, 2008
Kirkwood starts long road to recovery
Yellow tape. White flowers. Red eyes. The telling colors faded into a gray gloom Friday over a community stunned after an enraged citizen turned his anger into a spray of bullets at City Hall that killed five and left the mayor fighting for life.
Thornton moved fast, used two guns
Shooting reactions reveal racial divide
At gatherings, calls go out for unity
A smile that gave in to anger
Charles Thornton: The legal battles
Reporter describes being shot by gunman
City attorney: "I had to fight for my life"
Video: Kirkwood residents respond to the shootings
Slideshow: The aftermath at Kirkwood City Hall
Audio slideshow: Thousands gather for a candlelight vigil in Kirkwood
Feb. 9, 2008
Remembering their fallen and preventing more violence
The rampage has prompted security reviews at government buildings across the region.
Municipal leaders pray for Kirkwood's mayor
'We are going to move on'
The view from Global Foods: How immigrants see an American tragedy
Editorial: Evil comes home. We can't stop thinking about how ordinary things were.
Video: Shootings prayer service
Video: Condition of mayor Mike Swoboda
Video: Reporter Todd Smith reacts to being shot
Slideshow: Prayer vigil for victims
Feb. 10, 2008
Mixed emotions rule the day
The hymn that opened service at First Baptist Church of Meacham Park on Sunday probably summed up best what this heavy-hearted community is trying to do. This was the first Sunday in Meacham Park since that Thursday shooting.
Backstoppers: 'People just want to help somehow'
Kirkwood mayor is responsive but still critical
Service, visitation times for slain officials
Slideshow: Meacham Park residents meet
Video: Interview with Gerald Thornton
Feb. 11, 2008
Kirkwood, surrounding towns try to recover
The staff at Kirkwood City Hall will balance work and mourning today and Wednesday with schedules that will open the building to the public between funerals and visitations for victims of last week's massacre.
Feb. 12, 2008
Shootings stir talk, action to restrict residents
As Kirkwood grieves the loss of three public officials and two police officers, other area jurisdictions are moving to tighten their control of public meetings.
Kirkwood City Hall quietly reopens
Ballot issues divides Kirkwood and family
Kirkwood honored on House floor
Feb. 13, 2008
Two police bullets felled Thornton, autopsy finds
An autopsy showed that Charles Lee "Cookie" Thornton was struck twice by police bullets to end his deadly shooting rampage Feb. 7 at Kirkwood City Hall.
AID for families
Don't indict a community for one man's crime
Audio: Kirkwood City Attorney John Hessel: "No Cookie, Don't do it."
Feb. 14, 2008
Kirkwood comes out of the dark
The people of Kirkwood lined their streets with hundreds of candles Thurday evening, lighting the city in a display of unity one week after a disgruntled resident's deadly City Hall rampage.
As city recovers, racial tension remains
Friends, family remember Thornton
Follow-up
Charles Lee 'Cookie' Thornton: Behind the smile
No one seemed to know the level of anguish behind Thornton's smile. His deception. His delusion. His demons. Most folks around town knew about the spectacle of Thornton's protests against City Hall. The histrionics at meetings. The lawsuits.
City Council will meet, reflect, get to work
Kirkwood has first council meeting since shootings
First meeting back, sparks fly
Reporter welcomes return to her routine
Handgun used by Thornton was taken in burglary in 1994
Ballot issues divides Kirkwood and family
Kirkwood fixture knows everyone needs their say
Kirkwood police chief opens up about night of killings
City Council backs going ahead with mayoral election
A survivor travels ahead
Memories of massacre shade Kirkwood ceremony
Sound off on the shootings
Share condolences on Talk of the Day
multimedia
INTERACTIVE GRAPHIC: Anatomy of a rampage
VIDEO: Janet McNichols: eye witness to the scene
TALK OF THE DAY: Sharing condolences
SLIDESHOW: Scene of Kirkwood shooting
VIDEO: Kirkwood residents react to deadly shooting
VIDEO: Condition of Kirkwood Mayor Mike Swoboda
VIDEO: Shooting prayer service
VIDEO: Reporter Todd Smith reacts to shooting
VIDEO: Cookie Thornton protest
VIDEO: Interview with Gerald Thornton
VIDEO: Kirkwood mayor speaks at council meeting
AUDIO SLIDESHOW: Kirkwood City Hall rededication
AUDIO SLIDESHOW: Kirkwood vigil
SLIDESHOW: Meacham Park residents meet
SLIDESHOW: Prayer vigil for victims
SLIDESHOW: Coming to grips
AUDIO: Interview with Charles Thornton's brother
AUDIO: City attorney: 'Cookie, don't do it'
the victims
Tom Ballman
Officer twice arrested man who killed him
From countless block parties and neighborhood gatherings to his television appearances after the discovery of kidnapping victim Sean Hornbeck, police Officer Tom Ballman was a familiar face in the Kirkwood community.
Kirkwood salutes fallen officer
Slideshow: Officer Ballman's funeral
Guest book: Share a memory or read others'
William Biggs
An officer's family says 'thank you'
One son wore his slain father's police badge around his neck. The other son wore his father's police jacket on his back.
Slain officer remembered as calm, cool
Large crowd honors, remembers fallen officer
Sideshow: William Biggs funeral
Guest book: Share a memory or read others'
Connie Karr
Councilwoman remembered for embracing challenges
Connie Karr was the neighbor everyone knew. While her neighbors gave a nod or a subtle wave to those who drove by, Karr would have none of that.
Ex-reporter planned run for mayor
Slideshow: Connie Karr services
Guest book: Share a memory or read others'
Michael Lynch
Councilman 'adored' city and loved to fly
City Councilman Michael H.T. Lynch was known for many passions: his love of family, aviation and the occasional Tom Clancy novel.
Councilman called open, friendly to all
Slideshow: Prayer vigil for victims
Guest book: Share a memory or read others'
Mike Swoboda
He loved Kirkwood; it loved him back
Former Kirkwood mayor Mike Swoboda lived 7 months after being shot twice during City Hall attack.
Mayor's family and friends pull for 'a great guy'
Kirkwood mayor is responsive but still critical
Swoboda's condition is better
Wounded Kirkwood mayor's progress called amazing
Kirkwood mayor returns to job
Mourners gather for Swoboda's funeral
Slideshow: Mike Swoboda services
Guest book: Share a memory or read others'
Ken Yost
Public works director liked to help others
Ken Yost was the quiet one. His wife of 40 years, Cathy Yost, is more outgoing, gregarious.
Ken Yost: 'He rarely spoke but always cared'
Slideshow: Ken Yost service
Guest book: Share a memory or read others'
