Saugus High School Shooting In Santa Clarita: Everything To Know
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UPDATED: 1:10 p.m. EDT, Nov. 14 –
L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva tweeted that the shooting suspect is in custody and being treated at a local hospital.
So far, more politicians and public figures have come out to condemn the shooting, including Sen. Kamala Harris.
“Heartbroken and praying for Santa Clarita,” she tweeted. “I’m incredibly grateful to the first responders who are on the scene of this active situation. If you are near the area, please listen to law enforcement. Our children and communities are being terrorized. We can’t accept this.”
Original story:
A shooting at a Southern California high school on Thursday has left multiple people injured and a few in critical condition.
According to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, shots went off at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita earlier this morning. The school as well as the surrounding elementary schools were put on lockdown, and the suspect was said to be an Asian male in black clothing .
Eventually, all of the schools in the William S. Hart Union High School District were put on lockdown and authorities further said, “If you live in neighborhoods anywhere near Saugus High, PLEASE LOCK DOORS and stay inside. If you see suspect, male dark clothing, in backyards, etc. CALL 911.”
Initial reports said that five victims were being treated with two in critical condition, and according to CNN, the suspect is believed to be a member of the school.
So far people already started sending their condolences to the high school and victims of the attack. Former California Rep. Katie Hill said she attended Saugus High School and still lives in the area. She expressed her concerns over the shooting.
“It’s your worst nightmare,” she said. “Every single member of Congress is constantly in the back of their head as to whether something like that is going to happen in your home district because it’s the worst thing that can happen.”
We’ll keep you updated as the story develops.
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