Update: 2:59 p.m. Eastern:
So to recap: The Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Department just held a press conference and confirmed that two students aged 16 and 14 have died in the hospital. The shooter is alive but gravely injured and under medical care. The shooter’s social media accounts are being investigated. The weapon used was a semi-automatic .45 caliber pistol. Thursday is the shooter’s 16th birthday.
Update 2:35 p.m. Eastern:
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is hosting a press conference.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is providing an update on the recent shooting at a Santa Clarita high school. Authorities say multiple students have been injured and a suspect is in custody.#periscope #SaugusHighShooting https://t.co/h5Xnr2Iffb
— ABC10 (@ABC10) November 14, 2019
Update 1:05 p.m. Eastern:
One female victim has died in the hospital.
https://twitter.com/HenryMayoHosp/status/1195038995907928064
Update 12:49 p.m. Eastern:
A suspect has been taken into custody.
Update regarding the shooting at #SaugusHigh, suspect is in custody and being treated at a local hospital.
— Alex Villanueva (@LACoSheriff) November 14, 2019
Update 12:37 p.m. Eastern:
A local hospital has received 2 patients in “critical condition,” 3 more en route.
Per Henry Mayo Hospital, they have received 2 patients in critical condition, 3 en route.
— SCV Sheriff (@SCVSHERIFF) November 14, 2019
Original story.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is reporting that deputies responded to Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, a suburb of Los Angeles on reports of a shooting. The suspect is described as an Asian male wearing black. They have not reported anyone in custody and are advising all residents in the area to shelter in place as they search for the suspect.
#LASD Shooting at Saugus High School , Please avoid the area. Male Asian suspect black clothing last seen at the location. Deputies on scene and still responding. Avoid the area Further information to follow.
— LA County Sheriffs (@LASDHQ) November 14, 2019
The Sheriff’s Twitter account is also reporting there is fire at the scene and multiple emergency vehicles are responding. There are no confirmed reports of injuries or casualties yet.
This is an active shooter situation. The suspect described to be a male Asian, black clothing is outstanding.
— SCV Sheriff (@SCVSHERIFF) November 14, 2019
The Sheriff’s office confirmed that there are “multiple victims.”
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Deputy Eric Ortiz tells @CBSLA there are "multiple victims" in the Santa Clarita high school shooting. https://t.co/qCVVc5NFGv pic.twitter.com/LDYlIKCRjJ
— CBS News (@CBSNews) November 14, 2019
All the surrounding schools have been placed on lockdown as well.
AS A PRECAUTION, ALL SCHOOLS IN WILLIAM S HART DISTRICT ARE BEING PUT ON LOCKDOWN.
— SCV Sheriff (@SCVSHERIFF) November 14, 2019
Some outlets are reporting up to seven injuries but the sheriff’s office has not confirmed that.
There is some live video on Twitter from ABC7 Eyewitness News.
WATCH #LIVE: Multiple people have been have been shot at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, prompting schools in the area to be placed on lockdown and a massive response from sheriff's deputies and paramedics. https://t.co/fEfbR7yJuh
— ABC7 Eyewitness News (@ABC7) November 14, 2019
PJ Media will update as information comes in.
Megan Fox is the author of “Believe Evidence; The Death of Due Process from Salome to #MeToo.” Follow on Twitter @MeganFoxWriter
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