Shooting at water park in Michigan: Several injured reported

A total of 9 people were injured in the shooting at the water park Rochester Hills, MichiganOfficials said in a press conference this Saturday.

In the first official report of the event, the sheriff of the county Oakland, Michael BouchardIt has been suggested that up to ten people may have been killed in the shooting Brookland Plaza Splash Pad.

An eight-year-old boy was among the injured, although no details on the ages of the other victims have been released. Officers found a handgun and three empty magazines at the scene, it said The suspect may have fired 28 shotsAccording to Bouchard.

According to the report NBC NewsInjured people have different types of injuries.

A security official said the attacker was “contained” in a nearby location and said those waiting in area parks could return home safely.

District Police Oakland It had earlier reported “several victims” with gunshot wounds after it received a report of gunfire at the scene. In the social media post, the authorities mentioned that the incident was ongoing Agents may “hold the suspect close”.

According to the chain cnn The incident happened when a man parked in the park, got out of his vehicle and started shooting randomly.

In various hospitals Rochester Hills They received victims, some of whom underwent surgery, and at least one is doing well after surgery, the sheriff says.

City Mayor, Brian Barnett, described the event as heart-wrenching and highlighted the severity of the impact on society. Authorities are working to obtain a search warrant for a house near the park that they suspect may be the residence of the attacker. The home is located less than a mile from the water park.

Stephen HuberAn Oakland County police spokeswoman said Detroit News “Five shots and maybe six.”

Officials have not released additional information and the condition of the rest of the victims is unknown at this time.