The suspect and one student have been confirmed dead due to a school shooting at Reynolds High School in Troutdale this Tuesday morning, according to the Oregonian.
The deceased student has been identified as freshman Emilio Hoffman.
Todd Ripsler, a teacher at Reynolds, is reported to be the only teacher who was shot at the scene. Ripsler is reportedly in stable condition with no major injuries.
Ripsler was known to be a former star football athlete at Reynolds high school. Ripsler was also former track, football and basketball coach at Reynolds.
The scene of the shooting reportedly took place in a locker room, and happened early this morning, before 9 a.m.
While the school was in lockdown, police are recommended that parents meet their children at Fred Meyer Wood Village, located at 22855 N.E. Park Lane in Troutdale.
According to the Oregonian, by 1:55 there were no students left at Fred Meyer.
Currently, authorities will allow cars to be picked up from the high school this evening, but belongings in the school must be left as they are.
Diego Hernandez, Board member of Reynolds High School, commented about the shooting on his Facebook page.
“My thoughts and prayers go out to my community of Reynolds. I ask that when news comes of the the identity of the shooter that we focus on the lives and faces of the victims and not the shooter. These tragedies have to stop and we have to focus on what matters.” Hernandez said.
Reynolds High School is the second largest high school in Oregon, behind David Douglas High School. Reynolds enrolled 2,800 students this year.