4 students killed, others shot at Oxford High School; 15-year-old suspect in custody – CBS Detroit
(CBS DETROIT) – The sheriff of Oakland County announced that they have a 15-year-old student in custody after an active shooting at Oxford High School.
Four students have been killed and eight other people injured, said Oakland County Sheriff Mike McCabe during a news conference.
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The four students killed include 16-year-old Tate Myre, 14-year-old Hana St. Juliana, 17-year-old Madisyn Baldwin and 17-year-old Justin Shilling.
On Wednesday, authorities announced the death of the fourth student. The 17-year-old student died around 10:45 a.m. on Dec. 1 at McLaren Oakland Hospital in Pontiac.
One of the eight wounded was a teacher.
Authorities said the first 911 call was made at 6 p.m. 12:51 p.m., and the 15-year-old sophomore was remanded in custody within five minutes.

OXFORD, MI – NOVEMBER 30: A police roadblock restricts access to Oxford High School following a shooting on November 30, 2021 in Oxford, Michigan. According to reports, three people were killed and six others wounded by the suspected perpetrator, a 15-year-old student who is now in police custody. (Photo by Matthew Hatcher / Getty Images)
A pistol was found from the suspect after several shots. Officials say the suspect worked alone.
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Police did not say if there was a motive or if specific individuals were targeted.

OXFORD, MI – NOVEMBER 30: Police cars restrict access to Oxford High School following a shooting on November 30, 2021 in Oxford, Michigan. According to reports, three people were killed and six others wounded by the suspected perpetrator, a 15-year-old student who is now in police custody. (Photo by Matthew Hatcher / Getty Images)
Although officials did not believe there were other threats, several police, EMS and SWAT are on the scene, conducting a new search throughout the school.
Students are evacuated by buses and driven to Meijers parking lot at 655 N. Lapeer Road to meet with their parents.

OXFORD, MI – NOVEMBER 30: A police roadblock restricts access to Oxford High School following a shooting on November 30, 2021 in Oxford, Michigan. According to reports, three people were killed and six others wounded by the suspected perpetrator, a 15-year-old student who is now in police custody. (Photo by Matthew Hatcher / Getty Images)
Lapeer Schools has also placed all buildings in safe condition due to the situation.
Officials have not released any information about the injured.
Another press conference is scheduled for 6 p.m.
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