Carlsbad Ca-School Shooting-10/08/2010

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Date: 10/08/2010

Time: 12 p.m. PDT

Location: Kelly Elementary School Carlsbad

Departments: Carlsbad PD, Carlsbad FD, Oceanside PD, San Diego County Sheriff's Department Arson/Bomb Squad, Mercy Air

Description: A possibly deranged man enter the grounds of Kelly Elementary School shortly before noon, jumping a fence to a playground and firing a handgun at students on the playground. According to witnesses, the shooter was also carrying a gas can. The suspect was caught by 2 construction workers from a project at the school, detaining and unarming the shooter prior to Carlsbad PDs arrival. Upon investigation, a propane tank was also found at the suspect's car, causing the Carlsbad PD to call in the Sheriff's Department Arson/Bomb Squad to further investigate. 2 children from the school were transported by medical helicopter with what are reported to be minor injuries to Children's Hospital San Diego.

Links: KGTV 10 San Diego Story

Writer: RescueKujo