Orlando Harris, St. Louis School Shooter
On Monday morning Orlando Harris, 19, entered Central Visual and Performing Arts High School in St. Louis City and opened fire, killing two people, a teacher and a student.
Harris exchanged shots with St. Louis Metropolitan Police (SLMPD) and was killed.
About the shooter:
According to SLMPD, Harris graduated from CVPA last year. He does not appear to have a large social media presence.
Police reported that Harris had a dozen high-capacity magazines with him at the scene, along with the long gun he was reportedly armed with.
Harris is believed to have lived in a south St. Louis neighborhood. Totes of evidence, including a computer, were seen being taken from the home by the FBI, according to News 4 Chief Investigative Reporter Lauren Trager.
Witnesses Statement
A woman at the scene of the home appeared to be cooperating with FBI and ATF agents. It is unknown if the woman is related to Harris.
At the scene, a 16-year-old girl was pronounced dead. Teacher Jean Kirk KuczkaJean Kirk Kuczka, 61, died at the hospital. Seven others, all between the ages of 15 and 16, were taken to a hospital and are listed in stable condition.