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At least five people were injured, according to local officials.
At least five people were injured during a shooting at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, California, on Thursday, local officials confirmed.
The suspect remains at large. Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva described him as an Asian, male student in dark clothing.
This story is still developing. Here’s what we know, and don’t, so far.
What we know
- Just before 8 am local time, the Santa Clarita Valley sheriff’s office tweeted that deputies were responding to reports of shots fired at Saugus High School in the city of Santa Clarita, about 30 miles north of Los Angeles.
- At least five people were injured, according to the sheriff’s office. The victims are students, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex told NBC Los Angeles.
- Police believe there was only one shooter, the sheriff’s office tweeted. He is believed to be an Asian, male student in dark clothing, Villanueva said.
- The suspect was last seen leaving the school, according to NBC Los Angeles. Police are currently searching for him.
- Nearby schools, including all schools in the William S. Hart school district, were locked down in response.
- Prior to Thursday, there were 84 shootings on school grounds in 2019, according to Everytown, a gun control advocacy group.
What we don’t know
- The identity of the shooter
- The shooter’s motive
- The full casualty count
- The identities of the victims
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