The parents of the alleged Michigan school shooter were taken into custody, the police confirmed on Saturday.

James and Jennifer Crumbley have been charged with involuntary manslaughter for buying their son the weapon as a Christmas gift and ignoring warning signs as late as the day of the shooting.

Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said the parents committed “egregious” acts and failed to stop the tragedy.

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"These charges are intended to hold the individuals who contributed to this tragedy accountable and also send the message that gun owners have a responsibility," McDonald said at a press conference.

"While the shooter was the one who entered the high school and pulled the trigger, there are other individuals who contributed to the events on November 30."

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A fugitive warrant had been issued for the couple and the US Marshals had announced a reward of up to $10,000 each for information leading to the Crumbleys’ arrest.

Their 15-year-old son, Ethan Crumbley, killed four students in the hallway of Oxford High School north of Detroit and six more were wounded.

Ethan Crumbley has been charged as an adult with state murder and terror charges.

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He was with his father at the time of the purchase at a local firearms store and the teen posted a picture of the gun on his Instagram account, writing "just got my new beauty today" along with a heart emoji. &nbsp;

Under Michigan law, the involuntary manslaughter charge filed against the parents can be pursued if authorities believe someone contributed to a situation where there was a high chance of harm or death.

However, in the US, parents are rarely charged in school shootings involving their children, even as most minors get guns from a parent or relative’s house.

(With inputs from agencies)

The parents of the alleged Michigan school shooter were taken into custody, the police confirmed on Saturday. James and Jennifer Crumbley have been charged with involuntary manslaughter for buying their son the weapon as a Christmas gift and ignoring warning signs as late as the day of the shooting.

The parents of the alleged Michigan school shooter were taken into custody, the police confirmed on Saturday. James and Jennifer Crumbley have been charged with involuntary manslaughter for buying their son the weapon as a Christmas gift and ignoring warning signs as late as the day of the shooting. Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said the parents committed “egregious” acts and failed to stop the tragedy. "These charges are intended to hold the individuals who contributed to this tragedy accountable and also send the message that gun owners have a responsibility," McDonald said at a press conference. "While the shooter was the one who entered the high school and pulled the trigger, there are other individuals who contributed to the events on November 30." Also read | Michigan school shooting: 15-year-old student, Ethan Crumbley, charged as an adult A fugitive warrant had been issued for the couple and the US Marshals had announced a reward of up to $10,000 each for information leading to the Crumbleys’ arrest. Their 15-year-old son, Ethan Crumbley, killed four students in the hallway of Oxford High School north of Detroit and six more were wounded. Ethan Crumbley has been charged as an adult with state murder and terror charges. Also read | What we know about the Michigan high school shooting He was with his father at the time of the purchase at a local firearms store and the teen posted a picture of the gun on his Instagram account, writing "just got my new beauty today" along with a heart emoji. Under Michigan law, the involuntary manslaughter charge filed against the parents can be pursued if authorities believe someone contributed to a situation where there was a high chance of harm or death. However, in the US, parents are rarely charged in school shootings involving their children, even as most minors get guns from a parent or relative’s house. (With inputs from agencies)

Michigan school shooting: Police takes parents of alleged shooter in custody

A 15-year-old student opened fire at his Michigan high school on Tuesday, killing three teenagers and wounding eight other people before surrendering to police, authorities said, in what was the deadliest US school shooting so far this year.

Eight others, including one teacher, were wounded in the attack, which took place shortly after noon while classes were in session at Oxford High School, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office said.

The sheriff's office said the dead were a 16-year-old male, a 14-year-old female, and a 17-year-old female.

Of the wounded, six were in stable condition and two were undergoing surgery.

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The suspect was taken into custody and a semi-automatic handgun was seized, but there was no immediate explanation for what might have prompted the attack in Oxford, a small town about 40 miles (65 kilometres) north of Detroit.

"There was no resistance during the arrest and the suspect has asked for a lawyer and has not made any statements as to a motive," the sheriff's office said.

"It's a very tragic situation," Undersheriff Michael McCabe told reporters.

"We have three deceased victims right now, who are all believed to be students," he said.

"We have lots of upset parents," he said.

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McCabe said police received more than 100 911 emergency calls shortly after noon, and that the shooter unleashed 15-20 shots over about five minutes.

The suspect was taken into custody within five minutes of the first 911 call, he said.
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'State of shock'

President Joe Biden was informed of the shooting during a visit to Minnesota.

"My heart goes out to the families enduring the unimaginable grief of losing a loved one," he said.

"That whole community has to be just in a state of shock right now."

McCabe said police had been in contact with the suspect's parents and had searched their home.

The suspect had been in class today and appeared to carry out the attack alone.

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It was unclear if victims had been specifically targeted or were randomly shot, McCabe said.

"He's not talking to us at this time," he told reporters.

McCabe said police were combing the scene at the school, which has about 1,800 students and will want to interview anyone who might have information on the suspect.

"I think this is every parent's worst nightmare," Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said at the same press briefing.

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'Uniquely American problem'

It was the deadliest school shooting so far this year, according to Everytown For Gun Safety, a group that keeps statistics of mass shootings and lobbies for gun control.

Before Tuesday's incident, there had been 138 shootings in schools across the United States in 2021, according to figures provided by Everytown.&nbsp;

In those incidents, 26 resulted in fatalities, though no more than two each time.

Asked about the plague of mass shootings in the country, Whitmer replied: "This is a uniquely American problem that we need to address."

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The deadliest school shootings in US history were the April 2007 attack at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, which saw 33 killed, including the shooter, followed by the December 2012 attack on the Sandy Hook elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut, which left 28 dead, including 20 children and the shooter.

In February 2018, a man with an AR-15 assault rifle opened fire in his former high school in Parkland, Florida, killing 17, in the deadliest-ever high school shooting.

Shannon Watts, the founder of the group Moms Demand Action, called for more action to control firearms, saying there are 400 million guns owned by civilians across the country.

"If more guns made us safer, we'd be the safest nation in the world," Watts wrote on Twitter.

A 15-year-old student opened fire at his Michigan high school on Tuesday, killing three teenagers and wounding eight other people before surrendering to police, authorities said, in what was the deadliest US school shooting so far this year.

A 15-year-old student opened fire at his Michigan high school on Tuesday, killing three teenagers and wounding eight other people before surrendering to police, authorities said, in what was the deadliest US school shooting so far this year. Eight others, including one teacher, were wounded in the attack, which took place shortly after noon while classes were in session at Oxford High School, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office said. The sheriff's office said the dead were a 16-year-old male, a 14-year-old female, and a 17-year-old female. Of the wounded, six were in stable condition and two were undergoing surgery. Also read | Texas lawmakers move to drop most handgun licensing requirements The suspect was taken into custody and a semi-automatic handgun was seized, but there was no immediate explanation for what might have prompted the attack in Oxford, a small town about 40 miles (65 kilometres) north of Detroit. "There was no resistance during the arrest and the suspect has asked for a lawyer and has not made any statements as to a motive," the sheriff's office said. "It's a very tragic situation," Undersheriff Michael McCabe told reporters. "We have three deceased victims right now, who are all believed to be students," he said. "We have lots of upset parents," he said. Watch | Gravitas US Edition: Gun Terror in America: A WION Ground Report McCabe said police received more than 100 911 emergency calls shortly after noon, and that the shooter unleashed 15-20 shots over about five minutes. The suspect was taken into custody within five minutes of the first 911 call, he said. 'State of shock' President Joe Biden was informed of the shooting during a visit to Minnesota. "My heart goes out to the families enduring the unimaginable grief of losing a loved one," he said. "That whole community has to be just in a state of shock right now." McCabe said police had been in contact with the suspect's parents and had searched their home. The suspect had been in class today and appeared to carry out the attack alone. Also read | US judge overturns California assault weapons ban It was unclear if victims had been specifically targeted or were randomly shot, McCabe said. "He's not talking to us at this time," he told reporters. McCabe said police were combing the scene at the school, which has about 1,800 students and will want to interview anyone who might have information on the suspect. "I think this is every parent's worst nightmare," Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said at the same press briefing. Watch | Michigan school shooting: 15- year-old student kills three and injures eight 'Uniquely American problem' It was the deadliest school shooting so far this year, according to Everytown For Gun Safety, a group that keeps statistics of mass shootings and lobbies for gun control. Before Tuesday's incident, there had been 138 shootings in schools across the United States in 2021, according to figures provided by Everytown. In those incidents, 26 resulted in fatalities, though no more than two each time. Asked about the plague of mass shootings in the country, Whitmer replied: "This is a uniquely American problem that we need to address." Also read | What recent mass shootings in US tell us about the Second Amendment The deadliest school shootings in US history were the April 2007 attack at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, which saw 33 killed, including the shooter, followed by the December 2012 attack on the Sandy Hook elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut, which left 28 dead, including 20 children and the shooter. In February 2018, a man with an AR-15 assault rifle opened fire in his former high school in Parkland, Florida, killing 17, in the deadliest-ever high school shooting. Shannon Watts, the founder of the group Moms Demand Action, called for more action to control firearms, saying there are 400 million guns owned by civilians across the country. "If more guns made us safer, we'd be the safest nation in the world," Watts wrote on Twitter.

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