Summary
Updated 2:30 p.m. ET, December 1, 2021: This story has been updated to reflect that a fourth student has died following the shooting. At least four students were killed and eight wounded Tuesday after a shooting at their high school in southeastern Michigan. The suspect, a sophomore at the school, was taken into custody a few minutes after police responded to the shooting. Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said the father of the suspect allegedly bought a gun recently and the boy posted pictures of it on social media. "I think this is every parent's worst nightmare," said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, adding that shootings at schools are "a uniquely American problem that we need to address." Other stories in today's news summary include: A federal appeals court upheld California's ban on high-capacity firearms magazines. New York City has become the first major city to open legal safe havens for people to inject heroin or other narcotics. Tens of thousands in Sudan protested last month's military coup. Note to educators : For guidance on how to talk with students about mass shootings, you may want to read Colorin Colorado's 15 Tips for Talking with Children About Violence or SAMHSA’s “Tips for Talking With and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event: A guide for Parents, Caregivers, and Teachers.” As always, please preview all videos and articles before sharing with your students.Five Facts
- What do we know about the shooting at Oxford High School?
- When did the shooting take place?
- Where is Oxford High School located?
- Why are guns so easily accessible in the U.S.?
- How could you make sure you are reading reliable news sources about this incident?
Focus Questions
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said that shootings at schools are "a uniquely American problem that we need to address." How do you think state and federal lawmakers need to address the gun violence epidemic in our country? Media literacy : The news media in more recent years tend to not refer to the suspect in mass shootings by name. Why do you think this might be the case? Do you agree?For More
Middle and high school students across the country shared their thoughts on gun violence with the NewsHour after the 2018 school shooting in Parkland, Florida. Read their responses here . https://www.pbs.org/newshour/classroom/2019/02/how-teens-want-to-solve-americas-school-shooting-problem/Educators: To receive the Daily News Lesson in your inbox each morning, sign up here .
