A school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, where gunman Ryan Lanza attacked shortly after 9:40 on Dec. 14, has resulted in nearly 30 deaths, including at least 22 children CBS News is reporting — it is the second largest shooting massacre in U.S. history.
The shooter is believed to be Ryan Lanza, 24 years old and with at least four weapons, and who had ties to the school. Ryan’s mom was a kindergarten teacher at the school, and NBC is reporting that the shooter’s father was also found dead at his home prior to the incident.
He wore a bullet-proof and died at the scene, although the circumstances surrounding his death are unknown. Another person of interest is in custody, but police cannot confirm the amount of involvement the suspect had to the shooting, although he is believed to be Ryan’s brother Adam Lanza.
One entire classroom is unaccounted for, according to ABC News, and it is believed to be a kindergarten classroom.
Students are reporting they saw a masked gunman in the school. When the school went on lockdown, students said their teacher closed the door and police told them to get into the corner.
Witnesses say shooting started in the hall, and three people ran into the hall to help, including the vice principal, principal and school psychologist. Only the vice principal came crawling back into the room with his leg shot, the witness said. A witness says she heard at least 100 rounds of shots fired.
Danbury Hospital Official Comment
“We have had three people transported from the scene to the hospital. I don’t have any information on their conditions or their age,” Linda Wiseman, Danbury Hospital spokeswoman said. ”We do not anticipate any more patients.”
During the official press conference on Dec. 14, the governor said he is “horrified” in an official statement, and is meeting with families to make sure they get the information the need as quickly as possible.
Lt. Paul Vance from the state police said just after 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 14, police received a 911 call at an elementary school, and police completed an active shooter search — they checked every door, every crack and every crevice.
They evacuated the school as quickly as possible, and the shooter was found dead inside the building. Officials insist that the scene is secure, and the public is not in danger.
School Went On Lockdown
The school district went on lockdown shortly after reports of the shooting at 9:41, and students and teachers were evacuated to a nearby fire station after the school district went on lockdown. Parents picked up their kids at the local fire station with proper identification.
Police said the most tragic moment of their careers were telling the nearly 20 parents waiting desperately to pick up their children that their kids did not survive.
Newton Public School District secretary of superintendent Kathy June said in a statement that the school went on lockdown shortly after reports to ensure the safety of students and faculty.
At 9:41, state police received a call from local police that they needed assistance at Newtown. State police sent a SWAT team on the scene.
The town of Newtown has placed all of the public schools on lockdown.
Police are evacuating the school, which has students K-4 grade, and it is believed there are no more shooters in the school.
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