A woman and a girl were shot dead by the suspect in a school shooting in the state of Missouri. The incident took place at a high school in St. Louis, Missouri. Six others were injured in the attack and were rushed to the hospital. Those shot dead included a 16-year-old girl and a 61-year-old teacher.
The Suspect Shot And Killed
Orlando Harris, 19 years old, was the last year graduate. According to Police, he had no criminal history and the motive for the latest attack is still unknown. The police responded within minutes and eliminated the suspect after exchanging fire.
Yet Another Attack
The US has had a history of mass shootings for the past multiple decades. In 2020 alone, more than 45,000 died as a result of gunshots including suicides and homicides. According to reports, guns in the US exceed the number of residents in the US. Last May A gunman killed 19 children in Texas.