OGDEN, Utah — The suspect or suspects who shot and killed a teenager near Ben Lomond High School in Ogden on Tuesday are still at large, police said.
The unidentified 16-year-old victim was shot near 5th Street and Gramercy Avenue and was taken to the high school, where a school resource officer and staff attempted lifesaving measures.
The victim, who was a student at the school, later died from their injuries. Although no suspect is in custody, district officials said they do not believe there is an active threat to students or the community.
“We are deeply saddened," a statement from Ben Lomond High School Principal Velden Wardle read in part.
“Our thoughts are with the student’s family, friends, classmates, school staff, and all who have been impacted by this tragedy,” added Superintendent Luke Rasmussen.
The district said there will be counselors and other support professionals available at Ben Lomond starting Wednesday, providing confidential emotional support to any students or staff who need it.
Ogden Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact them.
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The incident occurred after students had been let out of school, but Ben Lomond High, Highland Junior High and East Ridge Elementary were placed on lockdown as a precaution. Even after the lockdowns were lifted, the district canceled all extracurricular activities for the day.
The shooting comes less than a week after the high school was placed on another lockdown, although police confirmed that it was not related. Last Thursday, the school received a bomb threat, which forced the school to be evacuated. A sweep of the school found no explosives. Officials announced Tuesday that they arrested a juvenile suspect in Washington state in connection with the threat.
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