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10-21-2013, 02:06 PM
Two Dead, Two Injured At Sparks Middle School In Nevada (UPDATE)
AP | Posted: 10/21/2013 11:17 am EDT | Updated: 10/21/2013 2:23 pm EDT
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UPDATE 2:11 p.m. -- Speaking at a press conference Monday afternoon, mayor Geno Martini said that it is a "tragic day in the city of Sparks."
"I want to reiterate that the city itself is very safe," Martini said. "It's an isolated incident, I don't believe this is any kind of spree that's going to go on."
Officials said that of the two injured victims, one is doing well and the other is entering surgery. Of the deceased, one is a school staff member and the other is a student who is the suspected shooter.
UPDATE 12:20 p.m. -- A spokeswoman for the Renown Regional Hospital said that doctors there are treating two patients, both minors and both in critical condition.
The Reno Gazette-Journal reports that two people are dead following the incident, including the suspect who suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police have yet to confirm the identity of the shooter.
More from the Associated Press:
SPARKS, Nev. (AP) — Police say two people are dead and two more are injured in a shooting at Sparks Middle School in northern Nevada Monday morning.
Washoe County School District Police didn't immediately offer details of the identities of the dead. Spokeswoman Angela Rambo of Renown Regional Medical Center says two boys are in critical condition.
Police said the school is "all clear" and the suspect is "down," but offered no further details. The shooting happened on the school's campus, but outside the school building itself, according to police.
Washoe County School District spokesman Charles Rahn says the middle school and next door Agnes Risley Elementary School have been evacuated to Sparks High School. Rahn said the middle and elementary schools will be closed Monday.
Gov. Brian Sandoval issued a statement after hearing about the shooting.
"I was deeply saddened to learn of the horrific shooting at Sparks Middle School this morning. My administration is receiving regular updates and the Nevada Highway Patrol is assisting at the scene," he said. Sandoval extended his thoughts and prayers to those affected.
Sparks, a city of roughly 90,000, lies just east of Reno.
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I hate to see this happen, it's tragic!!!!!!!!!!
But it makes me wonder how Obammerrrrrr will use this to kindle the fire to pass more gun laws and to distract the public from the "Obama Care Problems".
What we need is trained volunteers/teacher with guns in the schools!
AP | Posted: 10/21/2013 11:17 am EDT | Updated: 10/21/2013 2:23 pm EDT
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UPDATE 2:11 p.m. -- Speaking at a press conference Monday afternoon, mayor Geno Martini said that it is a "tragic day in the city of Sparks."
"I want to reiterate that the city itself is very safe," Martini said. "It's an isolated incident, I don't believe this is any kind of spree that's going to go on."
Officials said that of the two injured victims, one is doing well and the other is entering surgery. Of the deceased, one is a school staff member and the other is a student who is the suspected shooter.
UPDATE 12:20 p.m. -- A spokeswoman for the Renown Regional Hospital said that doctors there are treating two patients, both minors and both in critical condition.
The Reno Gazette-Journal reports that two people are dead following the incident, including the suspect who suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police have yet to confirm the identity of the shooter.
More from the Associated Press:
SPARKS, Nev. (AP) — Police say two people are dead and two more are injured in a shooting at Sparks Middle School in northern Nevada Monday morning.
Washoe County School District Police didn't immediately offer details of the identities of the dead. Spokeswoman Angela Rambo of Renown Regional Medical Center says two boys are in critical condition.
Police said the school is "all clear" and the suspect is "down," but offered no further details. The shooting happened on the school's campus, but outside the school building itself, according to police.
Washoe County School District spokesman Charles Rahn says the middle school and next door Agnes Risley Elementary School have been evacuated to Sparks High School. Rahn said the middle and elementary schools will be closed Monday.
Gov. Brian Sandoval issued a statement after hearing about the shooting.
"I was deeply saddened to learn of the horrific shooting at Sparks Middle School this morning. My administration is receiving regular updates and the Nevada Highway Patrol is assisting at the scene," he said. Sandoval extended his thoughts and prayers to those affected.
Sparks, a city of roughly 90,000, lies just east of Reno.
ALSO ON HUFFPOST:
Shootings In America
1 of 15
I hate to see this happen, it's tragic!!!!!!!!!!
But it makes me wonder how Obammerrrrrr will use this to kindle the fire to pass more gun laws and to distract the public from the "Obama Care Problems".
What we need is trained volunteers/teacher with guns in the schools!