My friend got hit in the back': Witnesses describe terror of US school shooting
The victim's account of the shooting
"'My friend got hit in the back', the victim can be heard saying. The incident, which occurred at an unnamed elementary school, has shaken the community. At a , witnesses described the terrifying moments of the shooting. One witness, Jane, recounts, "I was walking back to class when I saw someone stumbling out of the hallway. I asked if she was okay, but I didn't get a response. I looked down and saw that she was bleeding from the back. I then heard more shots, so I ran away and called the police." Another witness, Michael, described, "I was in class when I heard the fire alarm go off. As we were leaving the room, I saw a classmate get shot in the back. I ran back into the classroom and hid with some other students. We could still hear gunshots being fired." The police have not yet released a statement on the shooter, but they have confirmed that the victim is in critical condition. The community is in shock as this incident marks the
The police investigation
The police have stated that they will be increasing security at all local schools as a precaution. The investigation is still ongoing, and there are no further leads at this time. The shooter, who was a student at the school, was found dead in the bathroom of the school with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The victim has not been named, and the family request privacy during this difficult time. This is a developing story, and we will continue to update you as more information arises.
