Ian Patrick, FISM News
A school shooting in Oxford Township, Michigan on Nov. 30 ended with the tragic deaths of three students and the wounding of seven other students and one teacher. The suspect, a fifteen-year-old, was disarmed and taken into custody without incident only minutes after he initially opened fire at Oxford High School. It was reported by victims that the suspect had impersonated a police officer in order to gain access to rooms that had been place on lockdown.
Police are currently investigating the situation and have not yet determined a motive for the crime. The suspect is currently on suicide watch.
A reporter for The Oakland Press confirmed that police, EMS, and SWAT all responded to the incident at 12:55 p.m.
UPDATE: Oxford Village Police are not answering any questions at this time.
Sheriff's Update: "We are still doing a secondary search of the school for any further victims. All evacuated students will be located at the Meijer store for reunification w/ parents and relatives" https://t.co/qUOlsmN1ZR
— Nick Mordowanec (@NickMordo) November 30, 2021
The three students who died in the incident have since been identified. The 47-year-old injured teacher was discharged from the hospital later in the evening after being treated. Three injured students were said to still be in critical condition, according to a local ABC news affiliate providing up-to-date information on the matter.
No information could be provided as to the condition of the other four injured students.
On Tuesday night, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard confirmed that the suspect’s weapon was loaded when police confiscated it after apprehending the individual. Bouchard also said that the weapon was purchased only 4 days earlier by the suspect’s father.
Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said late Nov. 30 that the gun used in the Oxford high school shooting was purchased just four days ago on Black Friday by the 15-year-old suspect's father. pic.twitter.com/E84w7eLwtc
— Newsweek (@Newsweek) December 1, 2021
Police are currently investigating the suspect for potential motive, though Bouchard noted that this individual has not experienced any previous run-ins with the police. The suspect refused to speak with investigators after the parents hired a lawyer and refused to allow an interview.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer sent a press release out shortly after the suspect was apprehended, saying her “heart breaks” for the students and their families while thanking those on the scene who handled the situation. She also said her state needs to address what she called the “public health crisis” of gun violence.
President Biden also responded to the incident saying “my heart goes out to the families enduring the unimaginable grief of losing a loved one.”
Pres. Biden addresses the Michigan high school shooting: "My heart goes out to the families enduring the unimaginable grief of losing a loved one." https://t.co/2uvGX3dJHy pic.twitter.com/eyijwB3D5S
— CBS News (@CBSNews) November 30, 2021