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We were on lockdown.  Police wouldn’t let us leave rooms for any reason.  School was treated as a crime scene basically, so no one could leave rooms.  No food or drink except for what kids had on them.  It’s not like the cafeteria was open or anything.

We were not given any details or updates while in the building regarding events going on. Except for a photo sent out asking if that person was in anyone’s room.  Not sure if that person was directly involved or not.  No information about ongoing threats, suspect in a room.  The issue was first treated as a health issue when the boy was found and ambulances were called.  The school was put on lockdown to allow ambulance personnel to arrive.  The first thought is that he injured himself intentionally but there was no knife.  Then there was the realization that it must be a gunshot when the ambulance crew determined the injury, but no gun was found.  So obviously there must be another student involved.  It took time to ID the student, determine location and make a plan to remove student from the classroom safely.  That explains the two hours of time needed before the suspect was apprehended and the lack of communication so that no one was tipped off.

Once he was apprehended, evidence collected , and they made sure no one was involved then the moved to securing the building and removing students.  At that point there were 35 police cars and overhead news chopper and the local inspections had been closed backing up all the traffic.  Obviously McKnight and others didn’t have a helicopter to arrive on site.  Traffic was backed up for miles.  Kids could leave in until buses arrived which is also when the McKnight and other staff were finally able arrive.  There was not conspiracy or anything.  Just traffic.  Staff stayed until almost 7pm when we had a short meeting with no details given except a reference to “health emergency” and introductions to the the county staff in charge of things going forward.  They asked us not to give interviews.[/quote]

Thanks for the report and for taking care of your students. I don't really fault school admin for the incorrect information given initially -- it was a rapidly changing situation and it was hard to figure things out.[/quote]

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