Police Official: 27 Dead, 'It is Not a Simplistic Scene'

A town once voted the safest place to live in America experiences horrific violence in one of its elementary schools. Includes exclusive Patch information.

Update: 3:50 p.m. "This is an active ongoing investigation" said State Police Lt. Paul Vance speaking at a press conference that is just concluding. Vance confirmed the death toll: 20 children, 6 adults, including the shooter, and one adult victim at secondary scene for 27 total.  But in response to multiple questions from press: "There are a lot of things we cannot confirm," Vance said.  He did outline a basic timeline, saying the first call came in at around 9:30 a.m. "Officers immediately entered the school to search for students, faculty and staff and remove them," he said. "They did search every nook and cranny...Those who were rescued were taken to a staging area." "It is not a simplistic scene," Vance said. "We will be here through …

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