Student Shot at Taft, Gunman at Large

Ferndale police confirm a youth male was shot in the leg outside the school at approximately 3pm at the Taft Adult Education Center at Allen and Fielding. He was alive and taken by ambulance.

They do not know shooters location and have helicopters and car patrolling the area. Taft, Ferndale High and University High were on lock down until about 5pm. Ferndale Schools announced ” Ferndale Schools lockdown has been lifted by the Ferndale Police. Students may go home now. Those who were held on buses will be taken home on their regular routes, and those who were held at school will be taken home by the bus on a delayed schedule. Evening athletic activities are cancelled, but concerts and meetings will continue as scheduled. More information to follow.”

Mike McConnell of the Daily Tribune reported that “The suspect is 20 years old, wearing a light blue hat, light blue sweatshirt, and khaki pants. He was last seen heading west on Fielding Street, according to a police radio report.”

The Daily Tribune reported an incident with a gun at Taft earlier this week, which you can read about here . In March another dispute resulted in a student bringing a gun to the school, which Ferndale 115 News covered here

UPDATE: Ferndale Police Lt. Wilson released the following statement on Dec. 9, 2011: