Update at 2:00pm:
Authorities say a second victim of a Los Angeles area high school shooting has died.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva says a 14-year-old boy died at a hospital. Earlier, a 16-year-old girl died from the shooting at Saugus High School in the city of Santa Clarita.
Authorities say a student gunman shot five students and then himself around 7:30 a.m. in a school quad. His .45-caliber handgun was found with no bullets remaining when it was recovered.
The three surviving victims remain hospitalized. The shooter is in grave condition.
Update at 12:50pm:
A hospital says one student has died following a shooting at a high school outside Los Angeles.
In a tweet, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital says a girl died and two boys are in critical condition, while another boy is in good condition.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva tweeted that the suspect is in custody and was taken to a hospital.
Original story:
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (WBAP/KLIF News) – At least five people were injured in a shooting at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, California Thursday morning.
Authorities said the suspect is an Asian male who was wearing all black clothing.
Twitter images and video show people being put into gurneys and students being escorted out of the campus.
Deputies have swarmed the scene at Saugus High School, about 35 miles north of downtown Los Angeles. Students were led single file through the campus by officers. https://t.co/81af6KbPi4 pic.twitter.com/NVpV1bioEZ
— ABC News (@ABC) November 14, 2019
Sheriff’s deputies and the ATF have responded to the scene. The Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Department is urging people who live near the campus to stay inside.
If you live in neighborhood s anywhere near Saugus High, PLEASE LOCK DOORS and stay inside. If you see suspect, male dark clothing, in backyards, etc. CALL 911
— SCV Sheriff (@SCVSHERIFF) November 14, 2019
Several nearby elementary schools are on lockdown.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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