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Two kindergarten students are reportedly in “extremely critical condition” following a shooting at Feather River School, a Christian school in California.
According to Fox 35 Orlando, the shooting occurred on Wednesday, December 4, at the Feather River School of Seventh-Day Adventists in Palermo, California. To note, the outlet reports that the town is south of Oroville.
Furthermore, the outlet reports that the shooting occurred around 1 p.m. Authorities had reportedly received reports about “an individual on campus who had fired shots at students.” When officers arrived, they reportedly found the shooter “on the ground.” Per Fox 35 Orlando, it appeared as if the shooter suffered a self-inflicted gun wound.
According to Butte County Sheriff Kory L. Honea, the gunman “did not appear to have a connection to the school.” However, it was reportedly discovered that he had a previous appointment at the school.
“We have received some information that he made an appointment to come to the school and meet with an administrator,” SHeriff Honea reportedly explained, per PEOPLE. “His statement to school officials was that he wanted to explore the possibility of enrolling a family member as a student at the school. After that meeting is when the shooting occurred, and then subsequently it appears as though he took his own life.”
At this time, police — along with the FBI — are reportedly working to “figure out whether the meeting was legitimate” or a “ruse” to gain access to the campus. Per PEOPLE, it was also reported that the suspect arrived in an Uber, and the driver of the car is currently being questioned.
Additionally, per the outlet, Sheriff Honea reportedly confirmed that two kindergarten boys, age five and age six, “had sustained gunshot wounds in the shooting.” In response, the students reportedly received immediate medical attention at local hospitals.
“They are currently in extremely critical condition, they are being treated by the medical staff,” Honea reportedly explained. “I’m thankful that they are still alive, but they have a long road ahead of them, and I certainly hope that you’d all keep them in your thoughts and prayers as we move forward.”
According to CNN, Governor Newson reacted to the shooting with a statement on X.
“Heartbreaking. Once again, a community is shattered by senseless gun violence. Our hearts are with the children, their families, and everyone impacted by this horrific tragedy. To the survivors of gun violence: You are never alone. California stands with you,” the governor wrote.
As The Shade Room previously reported, the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is also making headlines. Thompson was reportedly gunned down on a sidewalk in Manhattan on Wednesday, December 4.
Since then, police have released images of the suspect reportedly involved.
Additionally, police have shared new details discovered from the bullets collected from the scene.
