Two children are in “extremely critical condition” after being shot at a religious K-8 school in Northern California, with the gunman dying from a self-inflicted gunshot. The Butte County Sheriff stated that the shooter may have targeted the school due to its religious affiliation, but did not have a prior connection to the victims. The wounded children, ages 5 and 6, are being treated at a trauma center. The shooting, taking place at a Christian school with fewer than three dozen students, raises concerns about gun control in the U.S., with firearms being the leading cause of death among children. The shooter was dropped off by an Uber driver and was in a meeting about enrolling a child at the school before the incident occurred. The school staff quickly acted to protect the students and reunite them with their families following the shooting. As the community grapples with the tragedy, local officials and religious leaders express their condolences and offer support to those affected. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities working to contact the shooter’s family and piece together the events leading up to the shooting. The Feather River School, associated with the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, has been open since 1965 and is known for its tight-knit community and adherence to Christian teachings.
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Suspect may have singled out California religious school in shooting that injured 2 kindergartners
