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Oxford High School Shooting: At least three dead after gunman opens fire in Michigan
At least three people are dead after a shooting at a high school in Oxford, Michigan, sier politiet.
At least six others were also injured, and a suspect is in custody. One of the injured is a teacher, according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.
“At 12:51pm, the first 9-1-1 call was placed about an active shooter at Oxford High School,” the Sheriff’s Office said in a statement on Facebook. “Dispatch received over 100 9-1-1 calls during the incident.”
Police say only one person is currently suspected in the shooting: a student at the school.
“A 15-year-old sophomore student of Oxford High School has been taken into custody and the handgun was recovered,” the Sheriff’s Office said. “There was no resistance during the arrest and the suspect has asked for a lawyer and has not made any statements as to a motive.”
Parents have been asked to avoid the campus and to instead pick up students who have left the premises at the parking lot of a nearby store.
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President Biden has been briefed on shooting, Det hvite hus sier
President Biden has been briefed on the shooting in Oxford, Michigan, according to White House press secretary Jen Psaki.
“In advance of a tour and remarks at Dakota County Technical College, President Biden was was told of the school shooting in Oxford, Michigan by his National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan,” Ms Psaki told CNN. “The traveling team will remain in close touch with the team back at the White House and provide regular updates to the President as new information surfaces.”
Biden briefed on Michigan school shooting
President Biden has been briefed on the shooting at a Michigan high school, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said.
Police say suspect was arrested ‘within five minutes’ of 911 anrop
At a press conference, Oakland County police said the suspected shooter was arrested almost immediately after the first 911 call came in.
“The deputies took a suspect into custody within five minutes of the original 911 anrop,” a spokesperson for the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office told reporters.
He also said all of the deceased victims are believed to be students.
Governor Whitmer calls gun violence ‘public health crisis’
Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer has issued a statement on the shooting, offering her condolences to the Oxford community and thanking first responders – and also speaking out on what she called a “crisis” of gun violence.
“As Michiganders, we have a responsibility to do everything we can to protect each other from gun violence,” Ms Whitmer said. “No one should be afraid to go to school, arbeid, a house of worship, or even their own home. Gun violence is a public health crisis that claims lives every day. We have the tools to reduce gun violence in Michigan. This is a time for us to come together and help our children feel safe at school.”
Mother says threats had been circulating at school
A mother whose son attends Oxford High School says there had been threats of violence at the school long before today’s shooting occurred.
“This couldn’t be just random,” Robin Redding told the Associated Press. “Kids just, like they’re just mad at each other at this school.”
Ms Redding’s son, 12th grader Treshan Bryant, said he had a bad feeling about going to school on Tuesday morning, and stayed home to study online instead. He told AP he had heard threats about a potential shooting “for a long time now.”
“You’re not supposed to play about that,” Treshan said. “This is real life.”
Police are conducting second search for victims inside school
Police say they are conducting a second search for victims of the shooting at Oxford High School.
“We are still doing a secondary search of the school for any further victims,” said the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, according to Michigan State Police. “All evacuated students will be located at the Meijer store for reunification with parents or relatives.”
Suspect is 15-year-old sophomore, sier politiet
Police say the suspect in the shooting at Oxford High School is a 15-year-old sophomore student at the school. The suspect did not resist arrest, sa politiet, and the person’s handgun was taken from them.
“A 15-year-old sophomore student of Oxford High School has been taken into custody and the handgun was recovered,” the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office said. “There was no resistance during the arrest and the suspect has asked for a lawyer and has not made any statements as to a motive.”
At least three dead and six injured in shooting, sier politiet
Three people have died and six others have been injured in the shooting at Oxford High School, sier politiet.
“We are sad to report there are (3) deceased at this time with (6) others shot,” the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement on Facebook. “One of the six was a school teacher.”
Reports say as many as six may be injured
Current reports state that there are between four and six victims who have been injured. No deaths have been confirmed at this time. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office has said that they are searching for possible further victims.
Several medical helicopters have arrived at the parking lot of the school, WXYZ reported. Numerous patrols, EMS units, and SWAT teams are also present at the school.
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