United States of americaTwo students were killed and a teacher was injured after a shooter opened fire at a Des Moines school. Police said the incident happened at a Starts Right Here program affiliated with the Des Moines School District. Emergency services were immediately informed and CPR was started on those affected.
The condition of the injured teacher is serious and she was operated on Monday afternoon. About 20 minutes after the shooting, officers stopped a car matching the description of witnesses about two miles away and took three suspects into custody, police said. Police said one of the suspects fled in a car, but officers were able to track the man down using a K-9. “The incident was definitely targeted. It was not accidental. There was nothing accidental about it,” said Sgt. Paul Parizek.
The Starts Right Here program, which helps at-risk youth, was founded by Will Holmes, a rapper who goes by the stage name Will Keeps. Gov. Kim Reynolds, who serves on an advisory board for Starts Right Here, said she was “shocked and saddened to hear about the shooting.” “I have seen firsthand how hard Will Keep and his staff work to help at-risk children through this alternative education program,” she said in a statement. He added, “My heart breaks for them, for these children and their families. Kevin and I are praying for their safety and recovery.”
Nicole Krantz said her office near the school was locked shortly after the shooting, and she saw someone fleeing the building with police on foot and in patrol cars. “We just saw a lot of police cars coming from everywhere,” Krantz told the Des Moines Register. “We just saw a lot of police cars coming from everywhere,” Krantz told the Des Moines Register. “It’s terrible. We’re all worried. We went on lockdown, obviously. We were all told to stay away from windows because we weren’t sure they’d caught the guy.
Another shooting incident in California
Meanwhile, according to local media reports, another incident of firing has come to light in California. Details of this shooting remain unclear as law enforcement officials are currently responding to the incident. Reports suggest that several victims are present in the city of Half Moon Bay in California. Further details are awaited.
(with inputs from agencies)
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