Teacher says he promised students he 'd protect them if something happened . Deer Creek is two miles from Columbine High School , site of one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history , where 12 students and one teacher were killed in 1999 . David Benke tackled gunman , but says he wished he 'd done it earlier . Suspect # ##l Eastwood , 32 , held on $ 1 million bail . Shooting takes place two blocks from Columbine High School , site of 1999 rampage .
Teacher says he promised students he 'd protect them if something happened . David Benke tackled gunman , but says he wished he 'd done it earlier . Suspect # ##l Eastwood , 32 , held on $ 1 million bail . Shooting takes place two blocks from Columbine High School , site of 1999 rampage .