Isaiah Murtaugh covers education for the Ventura County Star in partnership with Report for America. pic.twitter.com/v2dt0X2v66. To learn more about those standards and why we make this distinction, please click [67] The book also goes into the detail about the personal lives of Larry King, Brandon McInerney, and those close to the boys while also talking about how the trials went during that time. Recent attacks by people who professed white nationalist and neo-Nazi sympathies but are not white themselves have raised a question: Why are some people of color drawn to white supremacist ideology? The jury had taken four votes and the last vote was split between seven jurors voting for voluntary manslaughter and five jurors voting for either first-degree or second-degree murder. Police Kill Armed Teenager at High School. four students were arrested for posting threats on social media. The . Police in Oxnard have arrested three teenage students in connection with two recent incidents of social media posts that included threats of violence at high school campuses. "[63], An examination of the circumstances that preceded and followed the 2008 murder was captured in the 2013 HBO documentary film, Valentine Road. Thursday's incident. The addition of this allegation would automatically mean that the case must be heard in an adult court. [15][16], Vigils and marches were organized across the United States following King's death. Officialsencouraged the public to report any suspicious threats involving schools to law enforcement and to call 911 in an emergency. [54][55], On November 21, 2011, McInerney pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, voluntary manslaughter and use of a firearm. ABC7 had reported on TV that the injured student had died, but according to an update they made, he is still alive. Lawrence King's brother told Eyewitness News that Lawrence's condition is touch and go because it is a head wound. Another witness said many students made fun of King and called him offensive names behind his back when he came to school wearing makeup and jewelry. 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Separately, several school-threat incidents have beenreported in the Ventura County Sheriff's jurisdiction in the past week or so, officials said. Lawrence Fobes King, also known as Latisha King [1] [a] (January 13, 1993 - February 14, 2008) was a 15-year-old student at E.O. [61], Many celebrities commented on the murder of Lawrence King. Newsweek described the shooting as "the most prominent gay-bias crime since the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard", bringing attention to issues of gun violence as well as gender expression and sexual identity of teenagers. He then told one of King's friends to say goodbye to him "because she would never see [King] again". He compares OceanGate to the Titanic, in that both ignored safety warnings. [3][failed verification] When Epstein was later promoted to principal at another local public school, King's father described it as a "slap in the face of my family". Jennifer Crumbley is the mother of Oxford High School shootingsuspect Ethan Crumbley, who officials say killed four studentsin a rampage in Michiganon Tuesday, November 30, 2021. On Thursday, a 14-year-old student was arrested after allegedly making posts that threatened a shooting at Oxnard High School, the Oxnard Police Department reported. A wave of arrests and investigations have followed a troubling spike in school shooting threats posted on social media. Update: Authorities elaborate on Oxnard High lockdown. A 14-year-old student has been arrested in connection with a social media threat that caused confusion at Oxnard High School on Thursday, officials said. Oxnard High School was locked down early Thursday afternoon after police said they received a report of a possible gun on campus. The middle school was immediately locked down and students said they were told very little about the shooting. The local news you read here every day is crafted for you, but right now, we need your help to keep it going. First published on December 17, 2021 / 12:29 PM. [20] A thousand students in the Hueneme School District, where E.O. 5 teens were killed in a car that swerved off a road and sank in a Florida pond, Key card helped teens access St. Louis party that ended in fatal shooting, German qualifier Niemeier ousts defending champion Ons Jabeur in 1st round of Berlin Open, Teen workers are in high demand for summer and commanding better pay. The school went into lockdown as parents were notified after the shooting which took place in the 8:00 a.m. hour. A 15-year-old 8th grader was shot in the head this morning by another student in a personal dispute near E.O. Oxnard High School officials called police and briefly went into lockdown Wednesday afternoon after a male student allegedly sent a photo of a gun to another student. Oxnard Police Sgt. The lockdown, which came shortly after the school's lunch period, lasted about 50 minutes before classes resumed, the statement read. Oxford High School Shooting in Michigan By Post Staff December 1, 2021 2:58am Updated 1 of 11 Tate Myre, a 16-year-old standout football player at Oxford High School, was among the three. Students and staff followed safety procedures before lockdown was lifted around 1:50 p.m., officials said. In just one week, a student at Redlands High School was arrested for having an unloaded "ghost gun" on campus, a seventh-grade student at Joe Baca Middle School in Bloomington had to be investigated after being rumored to make a threat against the campus, and a threatening post made on Snapchat ended with the removal of a student at Santa Monica High School. The judge later barred Dawn King from the remainder of the trial. [21], A local vigil in Ventura, California, was organized one year after King's death. (Clarence Tabb Jr./Detroit News via AP, File). You can support this work with atax-deductible donation toReport for America. He was sentenced to 21 years behind bars, initially in a juvenile facility and then in prison upon turning 18, with no credit given for time served prior to the trial or for good behavior. The Department of Homeland Security says they were also aware of threats to schools on Friday, but didn't have information indicating specific, credible threats. 2023 Southern California Public Radio - All Rights Reserved, Breaking news: Supreme Court strikes plan to forgive vast amounts of student debt. "Such posts have been identified in multiple states across the country," the sheriff's statement read, "however, there is currently no information indicating the rumors are credible.". The education office said it was "essential" that students don't repost such items since it "creates a cycle of fear" and complicates any investigation. The threat was deemed not credible, and police identified and arrested the student by the end of the school day. Oxnard policecollaborated on the cases with the Oxnard Union High School District. And further east, Corona police say they launched an investigation Wednesday into a threat against Auburndale Intermediate School that ended with the arrest of a 14-year-old at his home in the 100 block of North Buena Vista, where no weapons were found. Joy Epstein said high-heeled boots, makeup and jewelry were all allowed according to the Oxnard school dress policy. "While these threats are unsubstantiated and do not mention Ventura County schools specifically, some local schools may be taking extra safety measures around their campuses on December 17," a statement from the Office of Education said. On Thursday, a 14-year-old student was arrested after allegedly making posts that threatened a shooting at Oxnard High School, the Oxnard Police Department reported. The disclosure about Ethan Crumbley, 17, was made in a court document this week and at a routine monthly hearing Friday in Oakland County court. She said she had discussed King's behavior with other school officials of the school district and they decided it was, according to the constitutional rights of California, legitimate for King to wear what he wanted unless it violated the school dress code. [10][13][14] Following the shooting, McInerney tossed the handgun on the floor and walked out of the classroom. Cuando utilizas nuestros sitios y aplicaciones, usamos. VENTURA (CBSLA) Four students in Ventura and Oxnard faces charges Monday of making criminal threats of violence to a school campus. Students who make threats, even if they were intended as a joke, face suspension and possible expulsion, along with criminal charges. [3], King found a marginally more accepting environment at E.O. [40] On December 6, 2010, Campbell denied the motion for recusal. A 14-year-old freshman was arrested this week amid the ongoing investigation into social media threats of a shooting at Oxnard High School, and a 17-year-old 11th grade student was arrested in a separate incident in connection with a social media threat circulating last week of a shooting planned at Hueneme High School for Wednesday. The next 24 hours are critical. LAist is part of Southern California Public Radio, a member-supported public media network. All Rights Reserved. Cruise off the highway and hit locally-known spots for some tasty bites. In neighboring Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles School District Police investigated a threat to Brentwood Science Magnet School after school officials became aware of "an incident that raised concerns" on Monday. A 14-year-old freshman at Oxnard High School was arrested in connection with posts spread on social media last week that threatened a shooting oncampus. [12], On July 22, 2011, the jury was shown footage of a video in which McInerney was fighting in the Ventura County Juvenile hall, where he currently lives. According to a teacher, a group of boys were laughing at McInerney who was getting visibly upset and assistant principal Joy Epstein, noticing McInerney's reaction, wagged her finger at him. Concern over the posts spread to Santa Paula High School, causing a lockdown there. A few of the witnesses said that they never noticed King making sexual advances toward other students but that sexual comments he made were "just messing" with McInerney. [9] The Day of Silence for 2008, which is intended to protest LGBT harassment and occurred on April 25, was specially dedicated to King. [26] On August 7, 2008, in the same court, McInerney pleaded not guilty to premeditated murder and a hate crime. here. UPDATE, 3:00 P.M.: The Daily News is reporting the shooting occurred in the school computer lab where twenty-two other students were at the same time. This fungi isnt a fun guy. Heres what to do if you spot or suspect mold in your home. One witness said that King told her he had changed his name to Leticia. prompted a rebuke from Dr. Cesar Morales, the superintendent of Ventura County schools, student at Redlands High School was arrested for having an unloaded "ghost gun" on campus, threatening post made on Snapchat ended with the removal of a student at Santa Monica High School. "The officers were able to get a little bit of information from a couple of witnesses to it," said David Keith, Community Affairs Manager, Oxnard Police Dept. The hearing starts July 27. [33] Judge Riley granted Brandon McInerney permission to leave the juvenile detention facility and attend his father's funeral. [17], A new diversity education bill was introduced on behalf of King by California Assemblyperson Mike Eng, saying, "We need to teach young people that there's a curriculum called tolerance education that should be in every school. We should teach young people that diversity is not something to be assaulted, but diversity is something that needs to be embraced because diversity makes California the great state that it is." [3][failed verification] In court documents, prosecutors described these behaviors as a response to increasing aggression from other boys, particularly Brandon McInerney, with whom King had had a number of "acrimonious" verbal disputes in the weeks prior to the shooting. Crumbley is . [3], In the months before the shooting, King began to respond in kind to sustained harassment from his peers. "This behavior has been documented via report and body-worn camera from jail personnel responding to various incidents. Despite displaying "disturbing" behavior, Oxford High shooter Ethan Crumbley, 17, is competent to proceed with his sentencing hearings, an assistant prosecutor, his two defense attorneys and . OXNARD, Calif. (KABC) -- A 29-year-old soccer player has died two weeks after he was assaulted during a fight involving players and spectators on a field at Oxnard High School. "Mom's mission: Stop hate crime; Matthew Shepard Foundation toils to keep momentum", "Calif. teen faces 21 years after guilty plea", "A deadly clash of emotions before Oxnard shooting. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. At approximately 8:15a.m. local time, McInerney drew from his backpack a .22-caliber revolver belonging to relatives and shot King twice in the back of the head. Prosecutors did not offer any details in public but shared them privately with Judge Kwame Rowe and Crumbleys attorneys. She said another administrator within the district said that the school must protect the students' civil and equal rights. It is not readily apparent what the impetus for or cause is of this behavior.". Between August 2000 and February 2001, William McInerney had contacted Child Protective Services at least five times to express concern about his son living with his mother. Inside St. John's Regional Medical Center, 15-year-old Lawrence King was listed in critical condition Tuesday night. What we know about the victims of the Oxford High School shooting Four students were killed and seven others were injured. [47] Scott Wippert, McInerney's attorney, described King as the aggressor, saying he often was sexually aggressive and often made inappropriate remarks, provoking McInerney. But because of his age, Crumbley is entitled to a hearing where Rowe will hear testimony about his family life, mental health and other factors and decide whether a shorter sentence would be appropriate. Mensaje importante del Distrito Unificado de Los ngeles sobre cmo mantener nuestras escuelas seguras. The widely circulated posts. / KCAL News. Crumbley pleaded guilty to murder, terrorism and other charges for a mass shooting at Oxford High School in 2021. Oxford High School shooting in Michigan leaves 3 dead, 8 injured | CNN 3 dead, 8 injured in shooting at Michigan high school, undersheriff says By Amir Vera and Taylor Romine, CNN. [28][29] The court also denied a motion to gag the defendant's former representatives from the Public Defenders Office from speaking about the case, especially to the media. Some, like Janet Jackson, Calpernia Adams, Sara Bareilles, and Taylor Swift, used their fame and recognition to create a public service announcement about the murder which ran on Logo and across MTV networks. [6] In 2001, he filed a restraining order against Kendra, and in 2004, Brandon was placed in the custody of his father, as his mother had entered a drug rehabilitation program. Edgar Fernandez said officers searched the campus and were in the process of clearing the scene. Please enter valid email address to continue. Four fellow students were killed and seven more people were wounded. Keast and Crumbleys attorneys said they still believe he is mentally competent for the sentencing phase of the case. As long as it does not cause classroom disruptions he is within his rights. 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If you're enjoying this article, you'll love my daily morning newsletter, How To LA. Esperamos verlos a todos en la escuela maana! A school shooting at Michigan's Oxford High School left three dead and at least eight wounded. "You would just never think it would happen at your kid's school.". 2023 The Associated Press. Later that day King was seen "parading" back and forth in high-heeled boots and makeup in front of McInerney. He was also forced to repeat the first grade. Follow Ed White at http://twitter.com/edwritez. [10] He would tell boys who harassed him in the locker room that they looked attractive, or ask if he could sit at their table in the cafeteria. All rights reserved. St. German qualifier Jule Niemeier has upset defending champion Ons Jabeur 7-6 (4), 6-4 in the first round of the Berlin Open. The Ventura County Office of Education, meanwhile, sent an announcement late Wednesday afternoon about anationally circulated threat on TikTok and other platforms. [22] King's father, Greg, was reportedly unconvinced his adoptive son was gay, as Larry had only recently told him that he was actually bisexual. UPDATE, 7:00 A.M., TH., FEB. 14: The shooting is now being treated as a murder case with possible hate crime motives. Four fellow students were killed and seven more people were wounded. The campus was briefly placed on lockdown, but Irvine police say there is no threat the school. School officials say they take every threat seriously, and students should take care not to re-post threats as they create a cycle of fear and can complicate a law enforcement investigation. The three teens were arrested on suspicion of making criminal threats of violence to a school campus. Police officials said Friday they had determined the threat was not credibleand had identified the responsible student and made an arrest by the end of the day. He was declared brain dead on February 13 but kept on life support for two days so that his organs could be donated. These three students face charges of making criminal threats to a school. / KCAL News. Los Angeles Times Staff Writers. Separately, his parents, James and Jennifer Crumbley, face involuntary manslaughter charges. [69], The podcast Criminal covered the murder of Larry King in their episode, "Panic Defense", about the gay panic defense. Hundreds of students from the school signed a petition requesting that McInerney be tried as a juvenile. Club. Students who do make threats can face suspension, expulsion or potential legal consequences, the office noted.