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A shooter targeted and injured two young children at a rural Christian school in Oroville, California. The gunman, who later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, attacked at the Feather River Adventist School.
Written by Hank Sanders and Alexandra E. Petri.
On Wednesday afternoon, a shooter targeted two young children, aged 5 and 6, at a small religious school in rural California. The authorities suspect that the shooter then took his own life with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to a spokesperson from the Butte County Sheriff’s Office.
Law enforcement officials suspect that the shooter specifically chose to attack the school due to its connection with the Seventh-day Adventist faith. Both victims, who are male students, are in a very serious condition and are currently receiving treatment for their severe injuries at a trauma center in Sacramento. This information was shared by Butte County Sheriff Kory L. Honea during a press conference held on Wednesday evening.
Around 1:10 p.m., law enforcement officials were called to Feather River Adventist School in Oroville, California, following reports of an active shooter. The school is located approximately 60 miles north of Sacramento. Megan McMann, a spokesperson for the sheriff’s office, confirmed that they responded to the incident after receiving multiple 911 calls.
Initial reports indicated that the gunman arrived at the campus to have a meeting with the principal about potentially enrolling a family member as a student. The meeting had been planned in advance and was described as friendly. However, authorities are investigating whether the meeting was a ploy by the gunman to gain access to the school grounds.
Right after the meeting finished, the principal heard gunshots and screams, according to Sheriff Honea. It was thought that the students were not in the classroom when the shooting occurred.
Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered the male shooter had a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was deceased. A handgun was found close to his body. The authorities are currently investigating how the gunman came into possession of the firearm.
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