News Summary
A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot near Ben Lomond High School in Ogden, Utah. The victim sought help on campus post-incident but unfortunately died from his injuries. No suspects are in custody, and a police investigation is ongoing. Nearby schools were placed on secure status as a precaution. In the wake of this tragedy, counselors will be available for students and staff. The local community is in shock, raising concerns about safety in schools amidst previous incidents.
Ogden, Utah – A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed on Tuesday afternoon near Ben Lomond High School. The incident took place close to the intersection of 5th Street and Gramercy Avenue at approximately 2:50 p.m. The victim, who sought help on the school campus shortly after being shot, received immediate life-saving assistance from school staff and a resource officer, but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries shortly thereafter.
As of now, there are no suspects in custody related to the shooting. The Ogden School District confirmed that the victim was a student at Ben Lomond High School, which had released students for the day just 15 minutes earlier at 2:35 p.m. Following the shooting, nearby schools, including Highland Junior High and East Ridge Elementary, were put on secure status as a precautionary measure, allowing students to remain safe in their classrooms while the situation was assessed.
Highland Junior High lifted its secure status around 3:10 p.m., permitting students to leave the school under police supervision. In light of the tragic event, counselors will be made available at Ben Lomond High School to offer emotional support to both students and staff affected by the incident.
The principal of Ben Lomond High School expressed deep sadness regarding the student’s passing, highlighting the need for respect towards the grieving family and the ongoing police investigation. The local police department’s Captain Tim Scott indicated that the shooting is unrelated to a previous hoax bomb threat that occurred at the same school on October 2, which forced the school into lockdown briefly. A minor from Washington State was detained in connection with that bomb threat, although further details regarding the suspect were not disclosed due to their age.
Investigation and Community Response
Authorities are actively investigating the shooting, appealing to the public for any information or video footage, such as doorbell camera recordings, that could assist in their inquiry. Neighbors in the area have expressed shock and sorrow over the tragic event, indicating its profound impact on the local community.
Background on Recent Events
This shooting in Ogden adds to concerns regarding safety in schools and youth violence. The recent bomb threat at Ben Lomond High School underscored the heightened sensitivity surrounding school safety procedures. That incident prompted a lockdown that was later deemed non-threatening after a thorough campus sweep, but it left a mark on the students and staff, raising questions about security and precautionary measures that schools must take. Now, with the latest incident of gun violence, discussions are likely to continue about safety protocols and the wider implications for the community.
As the investigation continues, police remain committed to finding answers and ensuring the safety of the students and the broader community.
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