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The Michigan teenager accused of shooting and killing four classmates atOxford High Schoolis expected to plead guilty.
Ethan Crumbley, 16, is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, where he will enter a guilty plea, the Oakland County Prosecutors Office tells PEOPLE in a statement.
“We can confirm that the shooter is expected to plead guilty to all 24 charges, including terrorism, and the prosecutor has notified the victims,” says David Williams, chief assistant prosecutor in Oakland County.
As for Crumbley’s potential sentencing, Williams toldDetroit Free Pressthatno deals have been made.The Detroit Newsreports that hecould get up to life in prison.
Crumbley’s lawyer did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
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Ethan previouslyplanned to plead insanity, according to a court document filed earlier this year.
Ethan is accused of using a gun hisparents bought him for Christmasto open fire at Oxford High School on Nov. 30.
James Crumbley and Jennifer Crumbley.Oakland County Sheriff’s Office
Four teenagerswere killed in the attackand seven other people, including a teacher, were wounded. The four victims who died from injuries sustained in the shooting were identified as Hana St. Juliana, 14, Tate Myre, 16, Justin Shilling, 17, and Madisyn Baldwin, 17.
The then 15-year-old was sooncharged as an adult with one count of terrorismcausing death, four counts of first-degree murder, seven counts of assault with intent to murder and 12 counts of possession of a firearm.
At Ethan’s arraignment, authorities said they found two videos on his cell phone in which hetalked about shooting and killing his schoolmates, CNN reported. According to the outlet, a journal found in the suspect’s backpack also detailed plans for a school shooting.
Ethan’s parents, James and Jennifer Crumbley, were also arrested after the shooting and charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter.Both pleaded not guilty.
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“Instead of paying attention to their son and getting him help, they bought him a gun,” they wrote, per the outlet.
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Oxford reopened on Jan. 24, according to avideo announcementfrom Principal Steve Wolf at the time. “I am so proud to say that we are reopening our high school this Monday, January 24, and we are reclaiming our high school back,” he said in the video.
“We know it’s going to be really difficult for our students and our staff to come back, because we’re still grieving,” Wolf continued. “But throughout the last several weeks, we’ve been reminded again and again of one important fact: Our community is strong, and when we stick together, we are incredibly strong.”
source: people.com
