A California elementary school is currently on lockdown after a devastating incident that appears to be a murder-suicide, resulting in the deaths of two adults. Reports indicate that at least two others, potentially children, have been injured and taken to the hospital.
The deceased include a teacher, identified as Laura Thompson, according to a spokesperson for the Riverside Unified School District. “It seems that the teacher had a connection with the shooter,” the spokeswoman noted. The shooter reportedly entered the classroom without any visible weapon.
The Riverside Police Department has confirmed that two students were also shot during the incident, and efforts are underway to inform their families. One student was airlifted to a medical facility, while another was transported by ambulance. The tragic event unfolded around 10 a.m. Pacific Time at North Park Elementary School in Riverside. Updates are being shared by Police Chief Mark Daniels on his Twitter account, confirming that two students were among those injured.
As the situation develops, frantic parents have gathered nearby, anxiously seeking news about their children. Many expressed concerns, as their young ones are too small to have mobile phones to communicate.
This is a breaking news situation, and further updates will be provided as they become available. Our hearts go out to the affected families during this incredibly distressing time.
In a heartbreaking update, a young student, 8-year-old Alexander Harris, has sadly passed away. The shooter has been named as Steven Collins, 54, who took his own life after the attack. Collins reportedly targeted his estranged wife, Emily Collins, also 54, who was a teacher in the special needs classroom.
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Summary
A California elementary school was placed on lockdown following a suspected murder-suicide, resulting in two adult fatalities and injuries to at least two children. The shooter, identified as Steven Collins, targeted his estranged wife before taking his own life. This tragic event has left parents and the community in shock, with many seeking information about their children’s safety.