n Oct. 20, 2011, Muammar Gaddafi was pronounced dead. Gaddafi was named commander in chief of the armed forces of Libya and chairman of the Revolutionary Command Council. According to biography.com, at age 27, he became ruler of Libya.

Libyan Deputy U.N. Ambassador, Ibrahim Dabbashi told the U.N. Security Council that Gaddafi died from wounds sustained before he was captured by Libyan fighters, according to Fox News.

Doctor Othman El-Zentani performed the autopsies and DNA testing on Gaddafi, his son and former Defense Minister Abu Bakr Younis. El-Zentani confirmed the identities of all three and determined that Gaddafi died from a shot to the head.

The New Yorker released a video of Gaddafi’s torture. The video showed the dictator being dragged down the street with his body half stripped. Many videos were taken of his death, one showing a visible head wound and another in which an angry crowd holds Gaddafi in their hands. He was alive, but not for long.

History teacher Glenn Cummings spoke on Gaddafi’s death and torment.

“I understand the outrage,” Cummings said, “but that is anarchy, and it can’t happen.”

History teacher Mr. David Burtscher agreed.

“I’m not shocked, and I’m not surprised,” he said. “These people have suffered a great deal for over forty years.”

On Oct. 20, President Barack Obama announced the death of Qaddafi to the United States.

“The dark shadow of tyranny has been lifted,” Obama said.

Cummings agreed.

 “He’s such a dangerous player that it is better that he is not there, but now we have to keep a close eye,” he said. “Maybe this will even lead to the United States getting involved.”

Burtscher said he felt relief and satisfaction for the people of Libya.

“They can now move on to create the style of government they want,” he said.

According to Fox News, Gaddafi, his son and the defense minister were buried in a secret location. The graves were kept hidden, in part, to keep them from becoming shrines for tyranny.

“Libyans killed Gaddafi, and therefore burying him is their responsibility,” Cummings said. “He would have been worshiped, so it was probably a good idea for them.”

Burtscher said Gaddafi’s death is a type of warning to the world.

“It shows the world that people don’t want to be ruled in tyranny,” he said.

President Obama wanted to send a message to Libya after the death of their dictator.

“You have won your revolution,” he said. “And now, we will be a partner as you forge a future that provides dignity, freedom, and opportunity.”

Cummings compared Muammar Gaddafi’s death to the death of former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein.

“Their government has been removed, so now you have a void,” Cummings said, “and the void is much scarier than the know.”

Burtscher added Libya has many things to overcome.

“I hope they eventually establish a democratic form of government,” he said. “It is very difficult to go from one style of government to another.”

Cummings was in agreement with Burtscher.

“They have achieved the easier part of their goal,” he said. “True democracy will lead to anarchy. They have a rough road ahead.”

There were reports that Gaddafi was shot in both of his legs, but according to Fox News, the cause of his death was unclear. Doctor El-Zantani’s conclusion that he died of a shot to the head has the story of Gaddafi’s death approaching an end.

“It seemed like Gaddafi’s death was coming for some time,” Cummings said. “He has been the poster child for evil for over forty years.”