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A person with a gun shot two young children at a small Christian school in a deliberate attack. The incident took place at Feather River Adventist School in Oroville, California. The gunman later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to officials.
Authored by Hank Sanders and Alexandra E. Petri
On Wednesday afternoon, a shooter targeted two young students, aged 5 and 6, at a small religious school in rural California. The authorities suspect that the shooter died from 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 Church, a branch of Protestant Christianity. Two male students, both in a very serious condition, are currently receiving treatment for severe injuries at a trauma center in the Sacramento region. This information was shared by Kory L. Honea, the Butte County Sheriff, during a press briefing held on Wednesday evening.
Around 1:10 p.m., law enforcement officials were called to Feather River Adventist School in Oroville, California, located approximately 60 miles north of Sacramento, in response to reports of an active shooter. Megan McMann, a spokesperson for the sheriff’s office, confirmed that 911 calls prompted the authorities’ arrival at the school.
Initial reports indicated that the shooter arrived at the campus to speak 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 premises.
Right after the meeting finished, the principal heard gunshots and screams, according to Sheriff Honea. It is believed that the students were not in the classroom when the shooting occurred.
Upon arrival, the authorities discovered that the gunman, a man who was of legal age, was found deceased due to what seemed to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound, as stated by the sheriff. A handgun was also found close to the gunman’s body. The authorities are currently investigating how the gunman came into possession of the firearm.
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