The Oxford Michigan School Shooting

Main Events/Details:

1. Ethan Crumbley killed four classmates at Oxford High School on December 4, 2021

2. He shot the four students (Madislyn Baldwin, Tate Myre, Hana St. Juliana, and Justin Shilling) using a firearm that was said to have been bought by the parents on Black Friday

3. It was also said that he discussed the homicidal actions with his parents before committing the crime

4. He is facing charges as an adult, including terrorism and first-degree murder, among many others

5. His parents are facing the charge of involuntary manslaughter due to their connections with their son’s actions

Irresponsible Parental Guidance:

1. Nothing was done about trying to stop Ethan from committing the crime

2. The prosecutors have also said that the message Ethan received in response to buying ammunition for the firearm was, “LOL I’m not mad at you. You have to learn not to get caught”

3. Prior to the shooting, Crumbley was sent to the principal’s office for concerning illustrations and written statements that indicated harm to either himself or to others

4. After a call to the unconcerned parents asking them to pick Ethan up and take him to counseling, Ethan was sent back to class instead of being sent home to what the staff believed to be an empty house.

5. During a passing period, Crumbley began shooting the students from a gun that was said to be in his backpack. This means that he had an easy enough access to the firearm to take it to school without anyone noticing

Cause(s) of the Crime:

1. Effects of Bullying on Mental Health

   1. Depression and Suicidal Thoughts/Actions

   2. Anxiety

   3. Violence

   4. Eating Disorders

   5. Substance Abuse

2. What defines an abusive household?

   1. Neglect

   2. Physical abuse

   3. Sexual Abuse

   4. Verbal Abuse

Gun Violence Facts:

1. Gun-related violence threatens our fundamental right to the right to life.

2. More than 500 people die every day from gun violence.

3. Gun violence is now the leading cause of death in children in ages 1-19

   1. In 2019, 3371 children died from a gun

4. 18000 children and teens from ages 1-19 are either killed, wounded, or shot by a gun each year

5. About 3 million are exposed to a gun each year

   1. Exposure to a gun can lead to a decline in the psychological and and mental well-being of the children which affects their school performance among other factors