UA accepted Columbine killer, attorney says

Wildcat File Photo Arizona Daily Wildcat Dylan Klebold The former Columbine High School student, along with another "Trenchcoat Mafia" member, killed 12 classmates and a teacher last week in Littleton, Colo. before reportedly taking his own life. He was accepted into the UA.

"I can confirm he was admitted," university attorney Michael Proctor said yesterday afternoon.

But Proctor would not say whether Klebold, 17, planned on accepting the offer and attending the UA. Citing privacy restrictions, Proctor declined further comment on Klebold's acceptance.

"Our policy on all applicants is to treat it as FERPA," he said, referring to the Family and Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, which prohibits educational institutions from disclosing students' personal information.

Klebold and Eric Harris, 18, both Columbine High School students in Littleton, went on a shooting spree last Tuesday before the two reportedly committed suicide.

In their wake, Harris and Klebold left 13 people dead, while 10 remained hospitalized last night.

The New York Times reported yesterday that Klebold was also planning to live in a UA residence hall. The newspaper stated that Klebold's mother sent a deposit check to the university's Residence Life department prior to the incident.

"I don't know what's going on," Residence Life Director James Van Arsdel said yesterday. He refused further comment.

Proctor said he has not asked Residence Life to perform a search for the Klebold's check, adding that he is not aware "whether or not that has actually occurred."

"They aren't going to go picking through checks just to find the person's check," he said. "If the mom is saying she sent a check, then she probably sent a check."

The Associated Press contributed to this report.