In a shocking incident that unfolded at a Christian school in California, a man opened fire, critically injuring two kindergarteners before turning the gun on himself.
The assailant, identified as 56-year-old Glenn Litton, had a motive rooted in political protest against the perceived "genocide" and "oppression" of Palestinians in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
According to The Post Millennial, Litton gained access to the Feather River School of Seventh-Day Adventists elementary school under the pretense of enrolling his child. The unsuspecting school became the scene of a horrifying crime when Litton shot two kindergarteners before ending his own life.
Local law enforcement discovered a note on Litton's body, accusing the Seventh-Day Adventist Church of complicity in the alleged "genocide" and "oppression" of Palestinians. The note also criticized America's military involvement in Yemen. This evidence led authorities to conclude that the attack was politically motivated.
The victims of this tragic incident were identified as 6-year-old Roman Mendez and 5-year-old Elias Wolfhard. Both children were critically injured but have since stabilized. Litton's note suggested that the religious group needed to face "counter-measures" in response to America's Middle East policies. It was also revealed that Litton had scheduled a similar appointment at another Seventh-Day Adventist school.
In the wake of this tragedy, the families of the young victims have turned to crowdfunding platforms to cover medical expenses. Wolfhard's family set up a GoFundMe, while the Mendez family initiated a GiveSendGo campaign.
The shooting occurred on Wednesday, shortly after 1 pm local time. The school, which has fewer than three dozen students, was left reeling from the unexpected violence. Litton had reportedly appeared "cordial" during the meeting where he feigned interest in enrolling his child.
County Sheriff Kory Honea confirmed that a ghost gun was recovered from the scene. Litton, a convicted felon, was legally prohibited from possessing a firearm. This incident underscores the need for stricter enforcement of firearm laws and raises questions about the security measures in place at educational institutions.
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