Two students were injured in a school shooting in northern California, officials said on Wednesday afternoon. The suspected shooter, who arrived on campus to discuss enrolling a student at the Feather River School of Seventh-Day Adventists in Oroville, is dead from a self-inflicted gunshot. The injured students, aged five and six, are being treated for their injuries.
Authorities are still investigating the incident, with Butte county sheriff, Kory Honea, stating that there is a potential identification of the shooter. It does not appear at this time that the shooter had any connection to the school, which has been open since 1965 and serves about 35 students. The possibility that the shooter arrived on campus via a ride-share service and targeted the school because of its affiliation with the Seventh-Day Adventist church is also being considered.
Buses arrived to transport students and reunite them with their parents, while chaplains and crisis counselors are available for those affected by the shooting. Oroville has experienced tragedies in recent years, including deadly wildfires and a high-profile shooting on a Greyhound bus in 2022. Sheriff Honea expressed the community’s pain, stating that this shooting is “another tragedy that has been visited upon our community”.
The school shooting has shaken the small city of Oroville, known for its community resilience in the face of past tragedies. As details continue to emerge, authorities are working closely with the FBI to fully understand the circumstances of the shooting and provide support to those affected.
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