One teenager killed, two others in critical condition after high school shooting in Iowa
Des Moines IA March 8, 2022 One teenager was killed and two others are in critical condition following a shooting outside of an Iowa high school Monday, according to authorities.
Police responded to a report of “multiple shooting victims” on the school grounds of East High School in Des Moines around 2:48 p.m. on Monday afternoon.
Police said the gunfire appears to have come from a passing vehicle.
The three teenage victims were taken to a local hospital, where one was pronounced dead after succumbing to his injuries. The two others are currently in critical condition, Des Moines cops said.
Police would not confirm whether or not the teens were students at the high school, according to WHO 13.
No other injuries were reported.
Police have detained multiple potential suspects for questioning in relation to the shooting. No charges have been filed yet.
Students were permitted to leave campus around 3:30 after the school’s lockdown was lifted.
East High student Kaylie Shannon told KCCI she was outside of the school when gunfire erupted.
“I was just sitting in my friend’s car and then all of the sudden I heard 11 gunshots and some boys screaming,” Shannon said.
Officials said there is no longer a threat to the public but have asked people to avoid the area as police continue to process the scene.
