Tragedy Strikes Small Town School as Gunman Kills Himself After Shooting Students
The peaceful quiet of Palermo, California, was shattered Monday afternoon by a school shooting at the Feather River School of Seventh-Day Adventists. At least two students were wounded and a suspected gunman is confirmed dead in what authorities described as an isolated incident. Details remain scarce, with many questions unanswered about the motive and the identity of the shooter.
Students Rushed to Safety
The shooting occurred approximately at 1 p.m., plunging the small, K-8 school into chaos. Authorities responded swiftly, securing the scene. Students were evacuated to nearby Oroville Church of the Nazarene, where they were reunited with worried loved ones.
“My heart is breaking for everyone impacted by this tragedy,” Assemblyman James Gallagher said in a statement. “As a community, we’ll all be hugging our loved ones closer today as we pray
for the victims and try to make sense of something so senseless.”
Limited Information on Victims and Gunman
Sheriff’s officials haven’t officially identified the victims or released information about their ages or genders. One student was airlifted to a nearby hospital for medical treatment, while the other was transported by ambulance.
Details on the suspected shooter are equally limited at this time. Butte County Sheriff Kory L. Honea confirmed the gunman was dead after apparently taking his own life.
Officers quickly located the shooter’s body near the school’s playground, covered by a blue tarp. The scene remained secured, leaving the school and nearby ranchlands eerily quiet in the aftermath. Honea assured the public that there are no further threats to the community. He added the shooter appeared to have no ties to the school, leaving investigators searching for a motive.
Palermo, a town of about 5,700 people located about 65 miles north of Sacramento, now grapples with the initial shock of the tragedy. Feather River School, with only 33 students enrolled, was a focal point of a tight-knit community.
This is a developing situation and we will update as more information becomes available.
What is the general mood in Palermo following the shooting, according to Sarah Thompson?
## Interview with Local Resident
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. We’re still grappling with the news of the tragic shooting at Feather River School here in Palermo. Joining us now is local resident, Sarah Thompson, who lives just a few blocks from the school. Sarah, thank you for being here during this difficult time.
**Sarah:** Thank you for having me. It’s truly devastating. Our community is heartbroken.
**Host:** Can you tell us a little about what the atmosphere has been like in Palermo since the shooting?
**Sarah:** Well, it’s incredibly somber. Everyone is in shock. This doesn’t happen in Palermo. We’re a small, close-knit community, and everyone knows someone connected to the school.
**Host:** You mentioned that you live close to the school. Did you hear anything at the time of the shooting?
**Sarah:** I did. It was around lunchtime, and I heard sirens constantly. At first, I didn’t think much of it, but then I saw the news alerts on my phone and knew something was terribly wrong.
**Host:** What are people saying about the shooter? Is there any information circulating about their motive?
**Sarah:** Honestly, there have been so many rumours, but no confirmed answers yet. The authorities are understandably tight-lipped while they investigate. Everyone is just hoping for answers and trying to make sense of this senseless act.
**Host:** What message do you have for the families and students affected by this tragedy?
**Sarah:** My heart breaks for them. I can’t imagine what they’re going through. This community will rally around them, we’ll offer our support and love in whatever way we can. We need to come together now more than ever.
**Host:** Sarah, thank you for your time and for sharing your perspective with us. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families during this difficult time.
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