Friday, 24 October 2014

Several Reported Injured After A Shooting At A High School In Washington

Marysville-Pilchuck shooting WashingtonThere are multiple reports of a school shooting at a high school in Marysville, Washington, about 35 miles from Seattle.


Police are responding to calls of shots fired at Marysville-Pilchuck High School, according to local media.


Local news stations are reporting that several people have been injured, but police have not confirmed.


The shooter is reportedly dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police sources told Seattle Times reporter Jennifer Sullivan.


The school is in lockdown, according to KIRO 7 TV. Three students and a teacher reported gunshots, according to the TV station.


The gunman reportedly stood on a table in the cafeteria and opened fire.


There’s a large police response to the reported shooting.


The Marysville School District released this statement:




The Marysville Pilchuck High School is currently in lock down due to an emergency situation. Police and emergency services have responded. The Marysville School District lock down procedures will remain in effect at Marysville Pilchuck until further notice from law enforcement. We will continue to forward communication in cooperation with law enforcement.




Some people seem to be tweeting from inside the school:



Some people have gathered outside the school:


Students Pilchuk High School


Some students are being led out of the school, according to KIRO 7.


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Several Reported Injured After A Shooting At A High School In Washington

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