OGDEN, Utah — A teenager was shot and killed near Ben Lomond High School in Ogden on Tuesday, with police saying the suspect or suspects are still at large.
In a briefing, Ogden Police Chief Tim Scott said the unnamed 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 later died from their injuries.
The Ogden School District later confirmed that the victim was a student at Ben Lomond, although the shooting did not happen on campus.
“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.
Although no suspect is in custody, district officials said they do not believe there is an active threat to students or the community.
Ogden Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact them.
Watch full Ogden Police briefing below:
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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