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California school shooting: Santa Clarita attack leaves one dead | |
(32 minutes later) | |
At least one person was killed and three were injured when a gunman wearing black clothing opened fire in the grounds of a high school in California, officials say. | |
The shooting took place at the Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, north of Los Angeles, minutes before the school day was due to begin. | |
Police say a suspect is now in custody. | |
Saugus High School and other neighbouring schools have been placed on lockdown. | |
According to the LA Times website, the suspect is a 15-year-old boy. | According to the LA Times website, the suspect is a 15-year-old boy. |
Live video from helicopter showed officers swarming the school, and injured victims being placed in ambulances. | Live video from helicopter showed officers swarming the school, and injured victims being placed in ambulances. |
Henry Mayo Hospital said that one female patient had died. Two male patients were in critical condition, with a third in good condition. | |
The LA county sheriff said the suspect was being treated in a local hospital. | |
Many US schools have implemented active shooter drills in recent years, following a string of attacks. | Many US schools have implemented active shooter drills in recent years, following a string of attacks. |
According to the Washington Post, more than 230,000 young people have experienced gun violence at school since the Columbine High School massacre in Colorado in 1999. | According to the Washington Post, more than 230,000 young people have experienced gun violence at school since the Columbine High School massacre in Colorado in 1999. |