Former Saugus High students, Santa Clarita community react to school shooting
A 16-year-old female and 14-year-old male were killed and at least three others injured after a suspected shooter opened fire at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita on Thursday, November 14.
The Santa Clarita Valley sheriff’s Station announced just before 8:30 a.m. that all schools in the district were put on lockdown as a precaution.
People living in the area, parents with children in nearby schools and former Saugus High students took to Twitter to react to the news.
I am terrified for everyone at Saugus High School. It’s 10 minutes from my home. I have good friends that go to school there, they are twins. Max got walked to the nearby park. Madison saw the shooting and ran to a room with no lock, she baracaded herself in. #SaugusHigh
— Kristy Swanson (@KristySwansonXO) November 14, 2019
My 17 year old brother is on lockdown at Valencia High School because there was a shooting at Saugus High School nearby. He is currently safe but just texted “I love you” to family because this is absolutely terrifying.
— $har (@shoppingshar) November 14, 2019
I just spoke to my Sister and she told me that my Niece is currently in lockdown at Saugus High School. I can’t stop shaking.
— pike360 (@pike360) November 14, 2019
I am beyond devastated by the school shooting that happened at Saugus High School today, and it’s so hard being across the country from my family right now. I am blessed that both my mom and sister are safe, and I pray for all of the students that had to go through this
— Megan Hartmann (@meganhartmannn) November 14, 2019
I graduated from Saugus High School, and today, brought my kids home from school rather than have them be locked down, and then at home our daughter still asks if she’s safe. It just shouldn’t be.
— Ryan Barton (@RyanBarton) November 14, 2019
For those reaching out privately, all of my kids are safe. Both of my daughters witnessed the shooting at Saugus High School. At this moment, my son is still in lockdown, but surrounded by police and safe.
— Jeff Turner
(@jeffturner) November 14, 2019
The shooting at Saugus High School has shaken me to my core. Those students very well could have been me just 2 years ago. This is not okay. This is not normal. There needs to be serious change in this country if this is going to stop.
— derek (@derekmeegan) November 14, 2019
please pray for my city, there is a school shooting at one of the high schools): #saugus
—
(@plqthora) November 14, 2019
My Daughter Ashley is a teacher at Saugus High School. She is safe. Send all your good thoughts to everyone at the school.
— Geoffrey Rubay (@ggrubay) November 14, 2019
Shooting at Saugus High School. This is right next to my daughter’s preschool. I never thought it would hit this close to home. Terrifying that this is something we have to worry about. Thank goodness we were lucky enough to be out of town.
— Jeff Munn, MFT (PracticallySane.net) (@Jeff_MFT) November 14, 2019
There’s been a shooting at Saugus High and my niece goes there I’m not one to pray but universe please keep everyone safe from harms way.
— 𝚂𝚊𝚟𝚊𝚗𝚗𝚊𝚑 𝙼𝚌𝙲𝚊𝚛𝚝𝚎𝚛
(@savmccarter) November 14, 2019
Please pray for all the kids at Saugus high, my friends and I know so many people who go there.
I hope everyone’s okay.
— Mama Wolf
(@wolfesmommy) November 14, 2019
The shooting at Saugus High School has shaken me to my core. Those students very well could have been me just 2 years ago. This is not okay. This is not normal. There needs to be serious change in this country if this is going to stop.
— derek (@derekmeegan) November 14, 2019
Shots fired and students injured at my old high school – this is terrible to watch. Prayers for all my hometown friends who have kids at the school. #Saugus
— Melissa Figueroa (@meli_fig) November 14, 2019
Im so sad about the Saugus high shooting. Santa Clarita is where i grew up, i know kids who go there
—
(@meggnk) November 14, 2019
The teacher I work with has children that attend Saugus high school and it’s really heartbreaking to see her cry. I pray for everyone’s safety, and I’m sorry young innocent lives have to go through this. All this “shooting” needs to STOP.
— ash (@ashrosaa) November 14, 2019
I grew up in Santa Clarita my whole life. I went to Saugus High School all 4 years. It was one of the safest cities and High Schools in California. That doesn’t matter though because in America, any school can have an active shooter shoot 7 kids at any moment #ThisIsAmerica
— CloudTalk (@CloudTalkMusic) November 14, 2019
I coach at Saugus high and there is currently an active shooter which has shot 5 students so far.. my thoughts and prayers for everyone at Saugus
— Anna (@Anaaleksandr) November 14, 2019
