Investigators have determined that the Maryland high school shooter actually died of a self-inflicted gunshot.
Last week, a student gunman struck at Great Mills High School in St. Mary’s County Maryland, injuring several, including one 16-year-old girl who later died of her wounds. At time of the incident, police reported that a school resource officer shot and killed the gunman, preventing further injuries. However, outlets are now reporting that the gunman actually died of a self-inflicted gunshot.
While the school resource officer, Deputy Blaine Gaskill, did respond to the scene quickly, and did shoot at the gunman, investigators have determined that the shooter shot himself in the head moments before the school resource officer shot at him, hitting the gunman’s weapon. Per CNN:
Willey, who has recently broken up with the gunman, died two days after the shooting after she was removed from life support. Authorities have revealed that the handgun used in the shooting was owned by the gunman’s father.
(Via CNN & Baltimore Sun)
