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Wed Dec 1, 2021 03:04 AM Last update on: Wed Dec 1, 2021 03:17 AM
Parents walk away with their kids from the Meijer’s parking lot, where many students gathered following an active shooter situation at Oxford High School, in Oxford, Michigan on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Photo: AP/Eric Seals
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Parents walk away with their kids from the Meijer’s parking lot, where many students gathered following an active shooter situation at Oxford High School, in Oxford, Michigan on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Photo: AP/Eric Seals
At least three students were killed and six other people, including a teacher, were wounded on Tuesday in a shooting at a high school in Oxford, Michigan, and a student was quickly taken into custody, law enforcement authorities said.
A massive response of police and emergency personnel followed the shooting, which was reported at Oxford High School, about 55km north of Detroit, shortly before 1pm, the Oakland County Sheriff’s office said.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star’s Google News channel. “The suspect fired multiple shots,” Undersheriff Michael McCabe told reporters at the scene. “There’s multiple victims. It’s unfortunate I have to report that we have three deceased victims right now, who are believed to be students.”
The alleged shooter, a 15-year-old sophomore at the school, was quickly taken into custody by sheriff’s deputies without resistance after firing 15 to 20 shots with a semi-automatic handgun, McCabe said.
“The whole thing lasted five minutes,” McCabe added.
Officials said they believe the student acted alone.
McCabe said law enforcement personnel were still searching the school, which was placed on lockdown when the shooting started.
