Shooting at Reynolds High School 6/10/14

[Lord Relvenous]

http://www.kptv.com/story/25739525/acti ... igh-school

TROUTDALE, OR (KPTV) -
A gunman carrying a rifle opened fire and killed a student at Reynolds High School on Tuesday, and Troutdale police confirmed the gunman himself is also dead.

Multiple students told FOX 12 they heard at least two gunshots near the main gym around 8 a.m.

Police haven't identified the victim who was killed. Officials said a teacher, who students and neighbors identified as P.E. teacher Todd Rispler, was grazed by a bullet.

Several law enforcement agencies responded to reports of an active shooter at the school, and when they arrived, they evacuated the school of all students and staff.

The situation has since been "stabilized" and police confirmed the shooter had died; however, the lockdown persists and it will take hours to search and clear the school.

Police said two school resource officers and a tactical team "brought this to a conclusion."

There's no word yet on the gunman's motive, and police haven't said whether he is a student at the school, despite deputies tentatively identifying him. A sheriff's office tip line has been set up at 503-250-7943.

"This is a tragic day, one I hoped that would never, ever be part of my experience," said Superintendent Linda Florence.

Wednesday is the last day of the schoolyear at Reynolds High, and graduation is planned for Thursday.

In the wake of the shooting, parents were told to meet students at the Wood Village Fred Meyer located at Northeast 223rd Avenue and Glisan Street. Everyone else is asked to stay away from the area.

Troutdale Mayor Doug Daoust said it has been "a very unsettling day for our city."

"I really want to say that I'm very impressed with how the police handled this whole operation," he said. "My heart goes out to all the families."

Governor John Kitzhaber sent out a tweet that read, "My thoughts and prayers are with students, staff and the Reynolds High School community during this difficult time."

Portland mayor Charlie Hales issued a statement on Facebook, saying, "There are no words to fully express our sorrow over the shootings at Reynolds High School. We want the students, the parents and the educators -- in fact, the whole community -- to know that they are in our hearts and prayers today."

Reynolds High School is located at 1698 SW Cherry Park Road in Troutdale, which is a suburb of Portland.

Troutdale police are asking anyone with photos taken during the shooting or additional information that might assist in the investigation to email crimereports@troutdaleoregon.gov.

Well, here's yet another one this week. Jesus Christ.

[Elheru Aran]

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