Shooting at a local middle school / myLot

Eugene, Oregon

January 12, 2019 11:19am CST

The kids are safe and the only injuries were to the dad of one of them who was shot and killed by police. The man was involved in a custody dispute with his wife or ex-wife (not clear yet) and showed up at school. People in the school office called police, though the man had not yet displayed a gun. It is not clear yet who he was or if he was yelling or displaying anger. When the police arrived and were escorting him from the school, he began to struggle and pulled a gun. That is when he was shot and killed by police, right outside school. Some child is without a father today. It is sad that this man felt the need to carry a pistol into a school for any reason. He was wrong for even going there. My one question is, why didn't the police search or handcuff this guy before taking him from the school? Two officers were present, maybe more.

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cyclonewriter

@cyclonewriter (2168)

• United States

12 Jan 19

This makes me sad and angry!! Children should not be in fear at school!

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James Higgins

@JamesHxstatic (29412)

• Eugene, Oregon

13 Jan 19

@Shiva49 There are far too many in the US for sure.

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DianneN

@DianneN (247186)

• United States

15 Jan 19

One would think he should have been handcuffed if at all possible. I wish I knew more.

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James Higgins

@JamesHxstatic (29412)

• Eugene, Oregon

15 Jan 19

More info on what happened in the school has not been released.

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DianneN

@DianneN (247186)

• United States

15 Jan 19

@JamesHxstatic

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GreatMartin

@GreatMartin (23672)

• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

15 Jan 19

I don't understand why they don't aim for a foot or arm but then better to kill him than have him kill others!

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James Higgins

@JamesHxstatic (29412)

• Eugene, Oregon

15 Jan 19

It seems that shooting wound was phased out years ago. Just today, the DA has refused to release more details.

The Horse

@TheHorse (214698)

• Walnut Creek, California

2 Mar 19

Good question. But I respect the cops for doing the best they could . I'm dealing with a situation now, and have been impressed with the cops' professionalism and restraint.

Danna B.

@db20747 (43440)

• Washington, District Of Columbia

12 Jan 19

A tragic and senseless end!! The cops thought could reason with him probably!! BUt what U are saying is the protocol they should have followed!! Glad the children are safe!!!

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James Higgins

@JamesHxstatic (29412)

• Eugene, Oregon

13 Jan 19

Yes, it was a strange situation.

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