Ethan Crumbley shooting latest – Michigan cops identify person of interest who ‘helped’ parents James & Jennifer ‘hide’

DAD'S 911 CALL

Authorities say they believe Crumbley intended to claim the lives of more victims, having found two 15-round clips and suggesting he may have stashed a third somewhere.

When news of an active shooter at the school became public, Jennifer reportedly texted her son, "Ethan, don't do it."

Fifteen minutes after Jennifer's text, James Crumbley called 911 to report a gun was missing from their home and that his son may have been the shooter, but it was too late.

"I have tremendous compassion and empathy for parents who have children who are struggling and at risk for whatever reason," Oakland County prosecutor Karen McDonald said on Thursday. "But the facts of this are so egregious.

"The parents were the only individuals in the position to know the access to weapons," McDonald continued.

The gun "seems to have been just freely available to that individual."

'AT LEAST YOU'RE NOT A CRUMBLEY'

With Jennifer and James Crumbley being charged in their son's alleged shooting at his high school, some are commenting on how they performed as parents.

"Remember, no matter how badly you think you did as a parent, at least you're not a Crumbley," Tweeted @mmpadellan.

WHO IS JENNIFER CRUMBLEY?

Ethan Crumbley’s mother, Jennifer Crumbley, advocated for gun use prior to the school shooting at Oxford High School.

In November 2016, Jennifer Crumbley wrote a detailed  to Donald Trump where she appeared to praise the former president and his views.

“As a female and a realtor, thank you for allowing my right to bear arms” she wrote. “Allowing me to be protected if I show a home to someone with bad intentions. Thank you for respecting that Amendment.”

She went on to air her frustrations with the education system, adding her son might need additional help outside of school.

“I can’t afford a Tutor, in fact, I sacrifice car insurance to make sure my son gets a good education and hopefully succeeds in life,” she wrote in her letter nearly four years before her son became the alleged shooter at Oxford High School.

PARENTS PLEAD NOT GUILTY

James and Jennifer Crumbley have both pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter.

The parents of accused high school shooting suspect Ethan Crumbley made their first court appearance in an Oakland County court in Michigan on Saturday morning.

They are being held on $500,000 bond each, an Oakland County district judge ruled.

CRUMBLEYS' VEHICLE 'SPOTTED' BY CIVILIAN

As of 12.43am ET, police were reportedly searching an area where a civilian spotted a vehicle similar to Ethan Crumbley's parents' vehicle.

WHERE WAS JENNIFER AND JAMES CRUMBLEY'S CAR FOUND?

According to various reports, Michigan authorities located the couple's black 2021 Kia Seltos SUV on Friday night after it was spotted by a citizen in the area of Mount Elliott and Lafayette in Detroit.

The citizen allegedly called police after recognizing the car and was able to confirm the plate number and description. 

There has been a heavy police presence in the area throughout the night, and streets have been shut down in all directions, as reported by Fox News reporter .

WHAT HAPPENED DURING THE JENNIFER AND JAMES CRUMBLEY'S FIRST COURT APPEARANCE?

Jennifer Crumbley appeared to break down in tears during the sentencing.

They both pleaded "not guilty" to the charges, and were each placed under $500,000 bond.

An Oakland County district judge ruled the couple a "flight risk" during their arraignment hearing.

HOW MANY SCHOOL SHOOTINGS HAVE HAPPENED THIS YEAR?

There have been 29 reported school shootings in 2021. The number surpasses both 2018 and 2019, which each had 24 school shootings.

However, 2020 only saw 10 school shootings. This is seemingly due to the Covid-19 pandemic causing schools to lockdown.

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS

A Twitter account called "1 Day Since Last Mass Shooting" shared text messages detailing close encounters with school shooters.

'WHEN WILL ENOUGH BE ENOUGH?'

As school shootings are trending in the news, some are calling on Congress to pass legislation to help prevent them.

Giffords issued a tweet and said, "In the 22 years since Columbine, Congress hasn't passed a single, major gun safety law. When will enough be enough?"

VICTIM TATE MYER REPORTEDLY RUSHED SHOOTER

Video of shooting victim Tate Myer was shared on Twitter, with reports that he tried to stop alleged shooter Ethan Crumbley.

Tate was 16 years old.

POLICE IDENTIFY PERSON OF INTEREST

Police identified an unknown individual after they were reportedly  “aiding and abetting” Jennifer and James Crumbley, as the parents hid in an industrial building, where they were later found.

The pair withdrew $4,000 from an ATM and turned off their phones after their son was charged with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of terrorism, officials revealed.

PARENT'S MAY HAVE BEEN HELPED

Authorities noted that the Crumbley parents may have had help hiding from authorities, and that person may also face charges.

Police located the "fugitive" parents late Friday night, who were traveling on foot after their car was reportedly found abandoned in the area of Mount Elliott and Lafayette in Detroit, Michigan.

VICTIM DONATES ORGANS, CONTINUED

Journalist Allie Gross posted a photo on Twitter, showing the crowd gathered outside McClaren Hospital.

VICTIM DONATES ORGANS

After Justin Shillings tragically succumbed to his injuries in the Oxford shooting, his parents decided to donate his organs.

Community members gathered outside McLaren Oakland for an honor walk to support the 17-year-old's family.

ETHAN AND HIS PARENTS ON SUICIDE WATCH

In a press conference on Saturday afternoon, it was revealed that Jennifer, James, and Ethan Crumbley are all being held in the same prison.

They are reportedly in isolation and on suicide watch out of an abundance of caution, according to Sheriff Michael Bouchard of Oakland County, Michigan.

They are being checked on "multiple times an hour," said Bouchard, adding that records do not indicate that any of them face any mental health issues.

Despite being held in the same facility, the three are isolated and have not had contact, according to Bouchard.

'SEEMS TO SUPPORT THE POSITION THEY WERE HIDING'

When asked about reports that Jennifer and James Crumbley were hiding from police, Sheriff Michael Bouchard of Oakland County, Michigan, said:

"Where they were and how they were seems to support the position they were hiding."

Police also reported that the Crumbley parents withdrew $4,000 from an ATM and turned off their cell phones prior to being apprehended.

'CHRISTMAS GIFT' WAS AGAINST MICHIGAN LAW

James Crumbley reportedly purchased the gun for his 15-year-old son, Ethan, as a Christmas present.

In Michigan, prohibits those under the age of 18 from possessing firearms.

Children under 18 are allowed to use firearms in limited circumstances, and must do so with direct adult supervision.

TEARS SHED DURING OXFORD VIGIL

Tears were shed as each member of the community stood up to speak during the Oxford High School Vigil.

One man stood in front of the assembly and tearfully said, "this is the beginning where we live by your example of love and sacrifice for each other.

"It's the beginning of a new rescue mission. Following the brave, life-saving actions of our students, our teachers, our first responders.

"Make an opening in your life. Invite someone in, tell someone you are not alone.

"You are not alone."

VIGIL FOR OXFORD HIGH SCHOOL SHOOTING VICTIMS

During a Friday night vigil for the Oxford High School shooting victims, someone appeared to pass out, prompting panic.

“It was somebody that passed out we’re all emotional… we’re all on edge,” a man told the crowd from the stage.

He added: “There’s no threat, there’s no concern

“It’s not unusual in a large scale event when people standing still pass out.”

EERIE TEXT MESSAGE

Fifteen minutes before James called 911, Jennifer Crumbley reportedly texted her son, "Ethan, don't do it."

But the gun rampage had already happened.

CRUMBLEY'S ATTORNEYS ISSUE STATEMENT

Ahead of the Saturday morning arraignment, Shannon Smith and Mariell Lehman said: "We understand that our clients were apprehended last night although we fully intended to turn them in first thing this morning for arraignment, contrary to the misinformation that has been rampant in the media. 

"Unfortunately, this case presents the most unimaginable tragedy for every single person involved, including every member of the community.

"While it’s human nature to want to find someone to blame or something to point to or something that gives us answers, the charges in this case are intended to make an example and send a message.

"The prosecution has very much cherry-picked and slanted specific facts to further their narrative to do that. 

"We intend to fight this case in the courtroom and not in the court of public opinion. We know that in the end the entire story and truth will prevail."

PARENTS PLEAD NOT GUILTY

James and Jennifer Crumbley have both pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter.

The parents of accused high school shooting suspect Ethan Crumbley made their first court appearance in an Oakland County court in Michigan on Saturday morning.

They are being held on $500,000 bond each, an Oakland County district judge ruled.

‘PREMEDITATED’

Prosecutor Karen McDonald said the shooting was premeditated, based on a “mountain of digital evidence” against Ethan Crumbley.

Crumbley was arraigned by video conference on Wednesday and was accompanied by his parents on the call.

He will be transferred from a juvenile detention center to Oakland County’s adult jail, where he’ll be sequestered and put under suicide watch.

Crumbley was charged Wednesday as an adult with one count of terrorism, four counts of first-degree murder, seven counts of assault with intent to murder, and 12 counts of possession of a firearm.

He will be tried as an adult, prosecutors confirmed on Wednesday.

'BLOOD EVERYWHERE'

Oakland County prosecutor Karen McDonald said Ethan's disturbing note included the drawing of a semi-automatic handgun pointing towards the words "the thoughts won't stop, help me," and "blood everywhere."

Also included in the sickening drawing was purportedly the body of a person who had been shot twice, along with a laughing emoji and the words "my life is useless" and "the world is dead."

Ethan was removed from the classroom and Jennifer and James were instructed to get their son counseling within 48 hours.

They allegedly pushed back against the suggestion of removing him from school for the rest of the day and instead Ethan returned to class.

Shortly afterward, investigators say Ethan Crumbley exited a school bathroom and began moving through a hallway at a "methodical pace," indiscriminately shooting students in hallways and classrooms at close range.

Crumbley then surrendered to cops around five minutes after the attack began. He reportedly handed over the same Sig Sauer 9mm that he bragged his parents had bought him on social media days earlier.