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A 16-year-old student was fatally shot near Ben Lomond High School shortly after classes ended. The shooting occurred off school grounds, prompting local police to investigate and seek public assistance. Community members are in shock and the school district is providing support services to students and staff affected by the tragedy.
Ogden, Utah – A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot near Ben Lomond High School on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. The incident occurred around 2:45 PM, shortly after students had been released for the day at 2:35 PM.
The victim, a student at Ben Lomond High School, sought help on school grounds following the shooting. School staff, along with a resource officer, provided immediate first aid before emergency responders arrived on the scene. Subsequently, the victim was pronounced dead due to injuries sustained during the shooting.
Officials confirmed that the shooting did not take place on school property, though it occurred in close proximity near 5th Street and Gramercy Avenue. As of now, no suspects have been identified, nor has anyone been taken into custody in connection with the incident. Local police have appealed to the public for assistance, requesting any relevant doorbell camera footage or eyewitness accounts that may aid in the investigation.
The principal of Ben Lomond High School expressed sadness over the tragic loss of the student and noted that further details could not be disclosed due to the ongoing investigation. Counseling services will be made available to both students and staff who have been affected by the tragic events.
In response to the unsettling circumstances, the Ogden School District stated there was no active threat to students or staff following the shooting. However, as a precautionary measure, Highland Junior High School was briefly placed on “secure status” until police confirmed that the campus was safe. Additionally, East Ridge Elementary also enacted a secure status due to ongoing activities in the building at the time.
A resident living at the corner of 5th Street and Gramercy Avenue reported hearing multiple gunshots during the incident. Authorities have initiated an investigation, which will examine all details surrounding the shooting. Initial reports have indicated no connection between this incident and a hoax bomb threat received by the school the previous week.
The local community has expressed deep distress and concern following this tragic incident, with families understandably shaken by the violence. School officials have emphasized their commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of students in the wake of this tragedy.
As the investigation unfolds, authorities continue to gather information and evidence. Community members are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity that may assist law enforcement in resolving this situation.
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- KSL: Teen Killed in Shooting Near Ben Lomond High in Ogden
- Wikipedia: Ben Lomond High School
- KUTV: Ogden Schools on Lockdown Due to Active Incident
- Google Search: Ogden Utah
- Gephardt Daily: Juvenile 16 Dead After Shot Outside Ogden’s Ben Lomond High
- Encyclopedia Britannica: School Education
- Fox 13: Multiple Schools on Lockdown Due to Active Incident Near Ben Lomond High
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