Update: One teenager is dead and two teens are in critical condition after a shooting outside of an Iowa high school.
“The fire department says a 15-year-old male has died, while a 16-year-old female and an 18-year-old woman are both in critical condition.” We Are Iowa reported.
Iowa – There are “multiple shooting victims” outside of East High School, Des Moines police said on Monday.
DMPD & DMFD on scene at East HS. Multiple shooting victims outside of school. MEDIA STAGING at E.13th St and Buchanan. Enter from University Ave. PIO on scene. pic.twitter.com/UM4asQwtOb
— Des Moines Police (@DMPolice) March 7, 2022
At least three students are in critical condition and suspects are in custody, according to KCCI.
The high school is on lockdown and no other details about the shooting have been released.
KCCI reported:
Des Moines police have confirmed that there has been a shooting outside of East High School Monday afternoon.
Police are at the scene and said there are “multiple shooting victims outside of the school.” Three teens are in critical condition, according to police. The shooting happened outside of the school but on school grounds.
The school is locked down and residents are asked to stay clear. Streets around the school have been shut down.
No other injuries have been reported and police said they do not believe there is a continued threat to the public. Sgt. Paul Parizek said suspects have been detained in the case.
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