A suspected gunman shot two kindergarten students at the Feather River School of Seventh-Day in Oroville, California before dying from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident prompted a response from county deputies and the California Highway Patrol, who found the deceased gunman and transported the injured boys, aged 5 and 6, to local hospitals in critical condition. The school, with 33 students and five teachers, was evacuated and students were taken to a nearby church to reunite with their parents.
The motive behind the shooting is still under investigation, with authorities working to determine if the suspect had targeted the school due to its religious affiliation with the Seventh Day Adventist Church. The suspect had made an appointment to discuss enrolling a family member as a student before the incident, indicating a possible connection to the school. Law enforcement agencies have been alerted about the potential religious connection as a precaution.
The tragedy has left the community in shock, with Assemblyman James Gallagher expressing condolences for the victims and their families. This incident adds to the growing number of school shootings across the United States, sparking debates about gun control and school safety. The authorities are working closely with the FBI to gather more information about the suspect’s background and intentions leading up to the shooting.
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