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A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed near Ben Lomond High School in Ogden, Utah, just before school ended. The victim sought help from school staff but later died from his injuries. Nearby schools were placed on secure status as a precaution. The Ogden Police are investigating the incident and have urged the community to provide any information. The school principal expressed sorrow about the loss, while the community grapples with concerns over safety in schools.
Ogden, Utah – A 16-year-old boy was tragically shot and killed near Ben Lomond High School on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred around 2:50 p.m. at the intersection of 5th Street and Gramercy Avenue, just before the school day ended.
Following the shooting, the victim sought assistance from staff on the high school campus. School personnel, along with a resource officer, promptly initiated life-saving measures, but unfortunately, the teenager succumbed to his injuries later that day. The Ogden School District has confirmed that the victim was a student at Ben Lomond High School.
As a response to the incident, nearby Highland Junior High and East Ridge Elementary schools were placed on “secure” status as a precautionary measure. The secure status for Highland Junior High was lifted around 3:10 p.m., allowing students to leave under police supervision. Counselors are being made available at Ben Lomond High School to provide emotional support to students and staff affected by the tragedy.
No suspects have been apprehended in connection with the shooting. The Ogden Police Department is actively investigating the matter and has urged anyone with information or doorbell camera footage from the time of the incident to come forward. Additionally, police confirmed that this shooting was unrelated to a previous non-threatening bomb threat that led to a lockdown at Ben Lomond High School on October 2. A minor from Washington State was detained regarding that incident, but no further details have been released due to the individual’s age.
Principal Velden Wardle expressed deep sorrow over the loss of the student and emphasized the importance of respecting the family’s privacy during this difficult time. Captain Tim Scott from the Ogden Police Department reiterated that the investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and no connections have been found between the shooting and the earlier bomb threat.
The community has expressed shock and sadness regarding the shooting incident, reflecting the devastating impact it has had on residents and local families. Concerns about safety on school campuses have risen, as the approach to securing environments for students has become a crucial topic of discussion.
Authorities continue to work diligently to gather further information regarding the shooting and appeal to the public for assistance. In the meantime, the Ogden community comes together to grieve the loss and support one another in the aftermath of this tragic event.
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