At least 10 people have died after a 17-year-old student opened fire at a high school in Texas[1] on Friday, in the latest in a series of school shootings in the US this year.
The gunman was named as Dimitrios Pagourtzis, a student at Santa Fe high school. He was charged with capital murder on Friday. Police also detained two people in connection with the incident.
Shooting suspect Dimitrios Pagourtzis (17). Photograph: AFP/Galveston County Sheriff’s Department
Two weapons were used in the attack – a shotgun and a .38 revolver. The weapons were owned by the suspect’s father, Texas governor Greg Abbott said.
Search warrants were issued for two residences, Mr Abbott said, and explosive devices were found at the school and other locations.
The attack at Santa Fe high school took place shortly before 8am on Friday. The gunman opened fire in a classroom shortly after the school day had begun.
We grieve for the terrible loss of life, and send our support and love to everyone affected by this horrible attack in Texas. To the students, families, teachers and personnel at Santa Fe High School – we are with you in this tragic hour, and we will be with you forever... pic.twitter.com/LtJ0D29Hsv[2]
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Nine students and one teacher were killed in the attack, according to local sheriff Ed Gonzalez. Ten people were injured and were being treated in local hospitals. About 1,500 students attend Santa Fe high school, which is located about 50km south of
