A total of nine people were injured by gunshots at a water park in Rochester Hills, Michiganas reported by authorities in a press conference this Saturday.
In the first official report on the event, the sheriff of the county of Oakland, Michael Bouchardhighlighted that there could be up to ten victims of the shooting that occurred in the Brookland Plaza Splash Pad.
Among the injured was an eight-year-old boy, although no details about the age of the other victims have been released. The authorities found a pistol and three empty magazines at the scene, indicating that the suspect could have fired up to 28 timesaccording to Bouchard.
According to the report of NBCNewsthe injured have injuries of various types.
The security official stated that the attacker was “contained” in a nearby location and said that people who were waiting in area parks can return home safely.
county police Oakland It earlier reported “numerous victims” with gunshot wounds, after it received a report of shots fired at the scene. In a social media post, authorities stated that the incident was ongoing and that The agents “potentially have the suspect contained near” the location.
According to the chain cnn The incident took place when an individual stopped in the park, exited his vehicle, and began shooting apparently at random.
Various hospitals in Rochester Hills They received the victims, some of whom have undergone surgical procedures, and at least one person is doing well after an operation, according to the sheriff.
The mayor of the town, Bryan Barnett, described the event as heartbreaking and highlighted the seriousness of the impact on the community. Authorities are in the process of obtaining a search warrant for a home near the park, suspecting it could be the attacker’s residence. The house is located less than a mile from the water park.
Stephen HuberOakland County police spokesperson told Detroit News that “there were five shots and maybe six.”
The authorities have not offered additional information and the health status of the rest of the victims is unknown for now.
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