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Shooting at Central High: Victim Ryan McDonald dead
Elise Stephens Updated: 8/21/2008 11:12:37 AM Posted: 8/21/2008 8:32:12 AM
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11:10 a.m.There are few details at this point on the suspect in the Central High School shooting. Public Defender Mark Stephens was able to confirm only that he is representing a juvenile--he did not say whether the suspect was a current or former student at the school.
The juvenile was being interviewed by Knoxville Police and invoked his right to an attorney, saying no more.
According to Knoxville Police, the shooting occurred at 8:11 in the school's cafeteria. Police were on the scene at 8:13. A suspect was in custody by 8:17.
10:53 a.m.10News has learned the victim of this morning's shooting at Central High School is 16-year-old Ryan McDonald.
10:42 a.m.The suspect in the Central High School shooting will be represented by the office of Knox County Public Defender Mark Stephens.
Neither that suspect nor the victim have yet been identified.
10:12 a.m.Knoxville Police said the victim of this morning's shooting has died.
They also said the shooting was not random; instead, they do believe the victim was targeted specifically by the suspect.
Both the suspect and the weapon have been taken into custody.
9:49 a.m.Robin Murdoch on the scene of Central Baptist reports parents are now being cleared to return to Central High School.
Students are now being released from the school.
The suspect in the shooting has been taken to KPD for questioning. A weapon has been recovered.
9:42 a.m.Some but not all Knox County schools are on lockdown at this time.
9:30 a.m.Reports to 10News indicate there are other press outlets reporting parents are not to go to Central Baptist in Fountain City, but instead to Central High School.
That is not correct, according to KPD PIO Darrell DeBusk.
DeBusk said all parents were still being asked to go to Central Baptist Church in Fountain City.
9:03 a.m.
From KPD PIO Darrell DeBusk, live on the scene:
Students that need to meet up with their parents will be transported via bus to Central Baptist in Fountain City. Parents are asked to meet them there and not at the school. Central Baptist Church is located at Broadway and Gresham (688-2421).
The school remains locked down. Classrooms will be opened and released one at a time. Students driving will be checked and then allowed to drive themselves home.
One student has been hit. No word at this point on his condition. He has been taken to UT Medical Center for treatment.
The shooting happened in the cafeteria area of the school.
A suspect was taken into custody about 6 minutes later. There is no word at this point on whether that suspect was also a student.
The suspect was caught a short distance away on Doughty Drive.
School at Central is canceled for the day.
8:55 a.m.
Parents of Central High School students are being asked to congregate at Central Baptist in Fountain City, at the intersection of Broadway and Gresham Road.A suspect is now in custody.
8:50 a.m.Dozens of parents are pacing the sidewalks outside Central High School, seeking news of their children and whether they are safe.
At this point, law enforcement officers don't have a comprehensive rundown of where everyone is. There's also no word yet on how many shots were fired.
The road is shut down at Essary Road and Fay.
Knox County Sheriff J.J. Jones and Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale are both on the scene, along with numerous Knoxville Police and sheriff's office cruisers.
8:45 a.m.A caller to 10News, identified as a student named Taylor, said he was in the school when the shooting occurred. Just a minute afterward, Taylor said an announcement came over the PA, telling everyone to get to the nearest room and lock the doors.Taylor said he and several others remain locked in the choir room at this time.
ConfirmationThe Knoxville Fire Department is confirming a shooting at Central High School on Jacksboro Pike in Knoxville.
It happened just after 8 a.m.
There is no word at this point of injuries.
At least one person has been taken into custody. It is unknown at this point whether that person is considered a suspect or is merely being interviewed.
10News and WBIR.com will be following this story as it develops.
Elise Stephens Updated: 8/21/2008 11:12:37 AM Posted: 8/21/2008 8:32:12 AM
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11:10 a.m.There are few details at this point on the suspect in the Central High School shooting. Public Defender Mark Stephens was able to confirm only that he is representing a juvenile--he did not say whether the suspect was a current or former student at the school.
The juvenile was being interviewed by Knoxville Police and invoked his right to an attorney, saying no more.
According to Knoxville Police, the shooting occurred at 8:11 in the school's cafeteria. Police were on the scene at 8:13. A suspect was in custody by 8:17.
10:53 a.m.10News has learned the victim of this morning's shooting at Central High School is 16-year-old Ryan McDonald.
10:42 a.m.The suspect in the Central High School shooting will be represented by the office of Knox County Public Defender Mark Stephens.
Neither that suspect nor the victim have yet been identified.
10:12 a.m.Knoxville Police said the victim of this morning's shooting has died.
They also said the shooting was not random; instead, they do believe the victim was targeted specifically by the suspect.
Both the suspect and the weapon have been taken into custody.
9:49 a.m.Robin Murdoch on the scene of Central Baptist reports parents are now being cleared to return to Central High School.
Students are now being released from the school.
The suspect in the shooting has been taken to KPD for questioning. A weapon has been recovered.
9:42 a.m.Some but not all Knox County schools are on lockdown at this time.
9:30 a.m.Reports to 10News indicate there are other press outlets reporting parents are not to go to Central Baptist in Fountain City, but instead to Central High School.
That is not correct, according to KPD PIO Darrell DeBusk.
DeBusk said all parents were still being asked to go to Central Baptist Church in Fountain City.
9:03 a.m.
From KPD PIO Darrell DeBusk, live on the scene:
Students that need to meet up with their parents will be transported via bus to Central Baptist in Fountain City. Parents are asked to meet them there and not at the school. Central Baptist Church is located at Broadway and Gresham (688-2421).
The school remains locked down. Classrooms will be opened and released one at a time. Students driving will be checked and then allowed to drive themselves home.
One student has been hit. No word at this point on his condition. He has been taken to UT Medical Center for treatment.
The shooting happened in the cafeteria area of the school.
A suspect was taken into custody about 6 minutes later. There is no word at this point on whether that suspect was also a student.
The suspect was caught a short distance away on Doughty Drive.
School at Central is canceled for the day.
8:55 a.m.
Parents of Central High School students are being asked to congregate at Central Baptist in Fountain City, at the intersection of Broadway and Gresham Road.A suspect is now in custody.
8:50 a.m.Dozens of parents are pacing the sidewalks outside Central High School, seeking news of their children and whether they are safe.
At this point, law enforcement officers don't have a comprehensive rundown of where everyone is. There's also no word yet on how many shots were fired.
The road is shut down at Essary Road and Fay.
Knox County Sheriff J.J. Jones and Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale are both on the scene, along with numerous Knoxville Police and sheriff's office cruisers.
8:45 a.m.A caller to 10News, identified as a student named Taylor, said he was in the school when the shooting occurred. Just a minute afterward, Taylor said an announcement came over the PA, telling everyone to get to the nearest room and lock the doors.Taylor said he and several others remain locked in the choir room at this time.
ConfirmationThe Knoxville Fire Department is confirming a shooting at Central High School on Jacksboro Pike in Knoxville.
It happened just after 8 a.m.
There is no word at this point of injuries.
At least one person has been taken into custody. It is unknown at this point whether that person is considered a suspect or is merely being interviewed.
10News and WBIR.com will be following this story as it develops.
