By Richard Alleyne In Los Angeles The father of Elliot Rodger's best friend has called for a national debate on gun law and bullying at schools. James Ellis was described by Rodger as his best friend for more than 14 years while they were growing up in the affluent suburbs just north of Los Angeles. The pair met at school and later bonded over Pokemon cards, computer games such as Halo and World of Warcraft, and skateboarding. Lonely: Gunman Elliot Rodger described how he had only one friend, who had provided the only light in his life But despite both being frustrated at their lack of success with the opposite sex, they drifted apart as Rodger’s feeling towards girls became ever more hostile.
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Art Ellis says schools should do more to teach students how their behavior affects others
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Elliot Rodger named James Ellis as his only friend in 'a lonely period'
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The pair lost contact after James became disturbed by conversations with Rodger
Yesterday Art Ellis, @placeholder’ father who is also a close friend of Rodger’s mother, said: ‘It is such a complex situation for me to make a statement.