Suspects in Skyline High School shooting had 'ghost guns,' police say

"At a press conference today, the Oakland Police Department provided fresh details on a Nov. 12 shooting at Skyline High School. The incident sent the school into lockdown for the third time this school year. OPD Assistant Chief James Beere said that the 15-year-old shooting victim is recovering and "in good spirits." He said officers got to the campus within two minutes and were able to provide life-saving medical assistance to him until paramedics arrived."

"Two suspects have been arrested in the shooting and charged by the Alameda County District Attorney, Beere said, and both remain in custody. He said both suspects had firearms, and said that both of the weapons were so-called ghost guns, untraceable weapons assembled through kits or unfinished components. The DA's office and OPD did not immediately respond to queries from The Oaklandside about the nature of the charges."

"Rebecca Huang, Skyline's principal, sent a message to the school community on Thursday, the day after the shooting, saying, "We remain vigilant and committed to working together to make Skyline a place where every student feels safe, supported, and connected. We're continuing to collaborate with the District to identify and put in place additional measures that further enhance campus safety," including upgrading security cameras and expanding the school's security team."

Oakland police reported details of a Nov. 12 shooting at Skyline High School that prompted the school's third lockdown this year. The 15-year-old victim is recovering and described as "in good spirits." Officers arrived within two minutes and provided life-saving aid until paramedics arrived. Two suspects have been arrested, charged by the Alameda County District Attorney, and remain in custody. Both suspects reportedly had ghost guns, untraceable weapons assembled from kits or unfinished components. School leaders plan safety upgrades, including more cameras and expanded security staff, and have invited families to a town meeting with officials and police.

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