In a tragic incident at the Feather River School of Seventh-Day Adventists in Oroville, California, two students were injured following a shooting that unfolded on the campus. The Butte County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the events on the afternoon of Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Authorities responded quickly to the scene after receiving emergency calls around 1:30 PM from staff members. Upon arrival, the sheriff’s deputies were informed that there had been a shooting involving a 12-year-old male suspected shooter, who was later detained. The two wounded students, both of whom attend the school, were treated for non-life-threatening injuries and transported to local medical facilities for treatment.
Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea commented on the situation, stating, ‘This is a tragic incident that has impacted our community. We are grateful for the quick response of our deputies who ensured the safety of the remaining students on the campus.’ The authorities believe that this may have resulted from a dispute among students. Law enforcement continued to investigate the circumstances leading up to the shooting while ensuring safety protocols were in place for the school community.
Parents were notified promptly, with the school later communicating through social media that it would be closed for the remainder of the week to allow students and faculty to process the events. The Feather River Seventh-Day Adventist School is reported to have approximately 150 students enrolled, and officials are considering additional counseling services for the affected students and families. This incident marks an ongoing concern surrounding school safety in the United States as law enforcement and school officials work diligently to address student conflicts and enhance security protocols.
