UPDATE: Richneck School Officials Downplayed Several Warnings About 6-Year-Old Who Shot Teacher
Previous incidents by the boy allegedly included threats to light a teacher on fire, throwing furniture, and barricading a classroom.
Previous incidents by the boy allegedly included threats to light a teacher on fire, throwing furniture, and barricading a classroom.
Time and time again, studies have shown that behavioral characteristics are key to determining if a student may become violent.
Authorities say the school shooting was targeted, stemming from an ongoing gang dispute.
During a live stream of the game, multiple gunshots could be heard and people could be seen running for cover.
Most responsible adults would agree that child safety is paramount, so solving school safety should not be controversial. Unfortunately, many proposed solutions show large partisan gulfs in support. If we want to make progress, we should consider answers that transcend our political divides.
In an interview less than 24 hours after the massacre, Pete Arredondo said he also heard the gunman reload but did not try to enter the classroom.
Police Chief Steve Drew said the shooting was intentional. The teacher was listed in stable condition as of Saturday.
Authorities believe the suspected shooter may have been a trespasser who was confronted by the security officer.
A third-party investigator also determined the sheriff’s office had no policy in place for handling active shooter situations.
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In this webinar, attendees will learn the observable behaviors people exhibit as they head down a path of violence so we can help prevent the preventable.
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