WATCH #LIVE: Multiple people have been have been shot at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, prompting schools in the area to be placed on lockdown and a massive response from sheriff’s deputies and paramedics. https://t.co/fEfbR7yJuh
— ABC7 Eyewitness News (@ABC7) November 14, 2019
Authorities say there was a shooting Thursday morning at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, California. This situation was in flux, and law enforcement have not released many details, citing the ongoing investigation. Nonetheless, here’s what we know so far.
Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department describe the suspect as a 16-year-old boy. Today was his birthday, they said. The suspect took a gun from his backpack, shot five students, and then himself, they claim.
Investigators said they recovered a .45. caliber gun from the scene. Authorities announced they were executing a search warrant on the suspect’s home. They were also investigating the high school, and two hospitals. No other threats or suspects were reported as of Thursday afternoon.
Two victims were reported dead: a 16-year-old girl, and 14-year-old boy. The suspect is alive despite his wounds.
BREAKING:
The victim who died is a 16 year old student at Saugus High School.@ABC7— Jory Rand (@ABC7Jory) November 14, 2019
BREAKING:
LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva announces a 2nd death in the Saugus High School shooting- a 14 year old student has passed away.@ABC7— Jory Rand (@ABC7Jory) November 14, 2019
It was previously reported that the shooter had died, according to law enforcement officials cited by NBC 4.
The alleged motive behind the shooting remains unclear.
Note: Updated with up-to-date information regarding the case.
[Screengrab via NBC Los Angeles]
