1 killed in shooting at Saugus High School that has left at least 3 others wounded; suspect is caught

A female was killed and at least three others injured in a shooting at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita Thursday morning that prompted a massive response of law enforcement and fire personnel, with authorities catching the teenage suspect within a couple of hours.

It was initially reported that six people had been wounded by gunfire on campus, but Patrick Moody, a spokesman for the Henry Mayo Hospital, said at about 10 a.m. that in addition to the female’s death, two male patients were in critical condition and one other male was in good condition.

After searching for the shooter for about an hour, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva announced the teen student was in custody and being treated at a hospital.

When asked by KTLA if the suspect was a student at the school, the sheriff responded: “That appears to be the case.”

It was immediately unclear if he was among those mentioned by the hospital.

Authorities were planning an 11 a.m. press conference to release more details.