How Perth reacted to ‘terrifying’ school shooting
UPDATE: Police have released bodycam footage of the dramatic arrest at Atlantis Beach Baptist College. Watch it below.
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WA Police are continuing to question a 15-year-old after he allegedly fired three gunshots into the side of a school building in Two Rocks.
The teenager – believed to be a former student at Atlantis Beach College – allegedly drove to the school at around midday Wednesday and proceeded to discharge a high-powered rifle form the school’s car park.
6PR and 9 News reporter Emma Griffiths told Millsy and Mick on 6PR Breakfast the investigation is continuing.
“A second crime scene was set, and it’s believed the 15-year-old gunman is cooperating with police,” Ms Griffiths said.
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A parent of an Atlantis Beach student stated they were glad those who attended the school had participated in firearm drills in case something like this happened.
WA Principals Federation President Bevan Ripp told Millsy and Mick firearm drills were now a regular part of school conduct.
“Basically, there’s a means of letting classes know that there’s something extraordinary happening,” Mr Ripp said.
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Image: Ezra Holt/9 News