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The parents of Ethan Crumbley could be charged after the teenager allegedly shot up his school

The parents of Ethan Crumbley could be charged after the teenager allegedly shot and killed four of his classmates during a rampage on Tuesday.

James and Jennifer Crumbley may also face criminal charges.
James and Jennifer Crumbley may also face criminal charges.

The parents of Oxford High School accused shooter Ethan Crumbley could face serious criminal charges over the event where he allegedly killed four teenagers.

The 15-year-old has been arrested and charged with a slew of offences after he allegedly shot more than half a dozen people in the halls of his school on Tuesday.

Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald said his parents, James and Jennifer Crumbley, may also face criminal charges following the horrific event.

James and Jennifer Crumbley may also face criminal charges
James and Jennifer Crumbley may also face criminal charges

Local authorities confirmed that Crumbley had used a 9mm Sig Sauer SP 2022 pistol purchased by his father last Friday. His father had also purchased three 15-round magazines for the weapon but only two had been recovered so far.

His mother deleted her Facebook and Instagram accounts in the hours after the shooting, while his father has been flooded with torrents of abuse.

Ethan Crumbley is now behind bars.
Ethan Crumbley is now behind bars.

Prosecutors Crumbley’s final charges will include four counts of first-degree murder, one count of terrorism causing death, seven counts of assault with intent to murder, and 12 counts of felony firearm possession.

A fourth student has died after the 15-year-old allegedly opened fire at his Michigan high school on Tuesday. The death toll from the tragedy at Oxford High School rose again after Justin Shilling died in hospital.

One of the victims, Tate Myre, 16, has been called a hero by police who said he tried to disarm the shooter. The two other victims were Hana St. Juliana, 14 and Madisyn Baldwin, 17, according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.

Crumbley also allegedly wounded seven other students, ranging in age from 14 to 17, and a 47-year-old teacher. Three of the injured students, a 15-year-old boy, and two girls, ages 14 and 17, are in critical condition.

The accused shooter was uninjured and taken into custody in the hallway of the school by deputies who arrived within three minutes of the first 911 call reporting the gunfire.

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