Oxford High School Shooter’s Parents Charged: Involuntary Manslaughter

Suspect Ethan Crumbley, 15, is accused of killing four students and wounding eight others.

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He has been charged with murder, assault, weapons charges, and terrorism.

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Now his parents have also been charged in the fatal shooting.

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James and Jennifer Crumbley are each facing four counts of involuntary manslaughter.

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Crumbley had been previously caught looking up ammunition on his phone at school.

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His parents did not respond to the school’s request for an inquiry.

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Instead, Jennifer reportedly texted her son: “LOL you have to learn not to get caught.”

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His parents were called into school the morning of the shooting after Ethan drew photos of a gun and a shot and bleeding person.

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His parents “resisted” bringing Ethan home and he was allowed to return to class.

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