Donald Eugene Karges, 41, was one of seven people killed at the California State University, Fullerton library on July 12, 1976. The attack was carried out by Edward Charles Allaway, a custodian at the university, who brought a semi-automatic rifle onto campus and opened fire on colleagues. The shooting unfolded over about five minutes and left two others wounded.

Allaway had a history of psychiatric hospitalization. He was arrested soon after the attack, charged with multiple counts of murder, and later found not guilty by reason of insanity and committed to a state mental hospital. The massacre deeply affected Fullerton, prompting memorials for the victims, including Karges, and ongoing public discussion about mental health and workplace safety.

If anyone knew Donald Karges or has memories of the campus that day, please share what you remember.