A 12-year-old boy who was allegedly shot in the head by his mother remains in the hospital, according to the latest update provided by officials.According to Deer Park Community Schools, the boy, who is a student from Amity Elementary, remains in critical condition.The school district says it is continuing to monitor the situation closely, and are relying on information from Deer Park police.”Please continue to keep the student and their family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time,” the message, from Deer Park Superintendent Jay Phillips, reads.”Thank you for your ongoing support.”Calls to police revealed that the child’s mother allegedly shot him in the head.It happened Sunday afternoon at a home on Glenway Avenue, just off Blue Ash Road.The woman’s boyfriend placed the 911 call, saying his girlfriend shot her 12-year-old son in the head and then overdosed.Emergency crews were sent to the home shortly before 3 p.m. on Sunday.According to the 911 caller, the woman and her son were sitting inside a car parked in his garage when the shooting happened.The man told dispatchers that he didn’t know what drug the mother had taken but said she was foaming at the mouth.Dispatchers on the other end of the 911 call were heard walking the man through steps to save the 12-year-old’s life.In a letter to families sent Monday, the school district says counselors and mental health professionals will be available for students and staff.
A 12-year-old boy who was allegedly shot in the head by his mother remains in the hospital, according to the latest update provided by officials.
According to Deer Park Community Schools, the boy, who is a student from Amity Elementary, remains in critical condition.
The school district says it is continuing to monitor the situation closely, and are relying on information from Deer Park police.
“Please continue to keep the student and their family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time,” the message, from Deer Park Superintendent Jay Phillips, reads.
“Thank you for your ongoing support.”
Calls to police revealed that the child’s mother allegedly shot him in the head.
It happened Sunday afternoon at a home on Glenway Avenue, just off Blue Ash Road.
The woman’s boyfriend placed the 911 call, saying his girlfriend shot her 12-year-old son in the head and then overdosed.
Emergency crews were sent to the home shortly before 3 p.m. on Sunday.
According to the 911 caller, the woman and her son were sitting inside a car parked in his garage when the shooting happened.
The man told dispatchers that he didn’t know what drug the mother had taken but said she was foaming at the mouth.
Dispatchers on the other end of the 911 call were heard walking the man through steps to save the 12-year-old’s life.
In a letter to families sent Monday, the school district says counselors and mental health professionals will be available for students and staff.
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