Shooting in New Mexico High School Leaves Three Students Dead

Tragic news today as we’ve just gotten word of a school shooting in New Mexico that has reportedly left three students dead. The gunman, still unidentified, is thought to be among the deceased.

The shooting took place at Aztec High School, which is located in the Four Corners region. Fifteen people were reportedly injured.

The Daily Mail reports: “Deputies with the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office told reporters that the unnamed shooter was down but they did not release any additional information. San Juan County Sheriff Ken Christesen told reporters at a morning press conference that three people believed to be students died Thursday at Aztec High School.”

Navajo Nation Office President Russell Begaye said the following in a statement: “It’s tragic when our children are harmed in violent ways especially on school campuses. We express our condolences to those families who have been harmed. Our prayers go out to all those affected by this tragedy and everyone throughout San Juan County. We are asking for prayers for these families.”

Local police are warning residents to avoid the area:

The local news network KOB4 has an update to the incident for parents in the area: “Parents are able to pick up their children after they are checked in and accounted for at McGee Park between Bloomfield and Farmington at noon. Parents will need to have ID to pick up their children. Both the girl’s and boy’s basketball teams at Aztec High had games scheduled for Thursday; school officials and coaches tell KOB those games will not be played.”

Police currently have the situation under control and are monitoring the situation further.

Shootings like these are always tragic. We’re praying for everyone involved, including victims, families, law enforcement, and the teachers and administrators within the school.

This is a breaking news report. Refresh for updates.