Oxford Shooting: What Went Wrong and 5 Things to Do to Protect Your School
Although active shooter events are rare, we never know when or where the next one will happen, which should focus our attention on preparation.
Although active shooter events are rare, we never know when or where the next one will happen, which should focus our attention on preparation.
The shooting happened following an altercation shortly after dismissal. As of Monday night, the suspect was still at large.
Just days after the shooting, the FBI said it failed to follow up on a credible tip that the gunman intended to carry out a school shooting.
Aurora police believe the shooting was gang-related and three suspects are facing first-degree attempted murder charges.
Officials canceled classes Tuesday and Wednesday, and additional security measures will be put in place when students return Thursday.
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The three-year school safety plan was presented seven weeks after a New Hanover High School student was injured in a school shooting.
The gunman pleaded guilty to 17 counts of murder and 17 counts of attempted murder. Jury selection is scheduled for Jan. 4.
This is the second shooting in just over two years during a high school football game at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Alabama.
The school shooting happened just as the security officer was opening the campus doors as classes were being dismissed for the day.