Complete coverage of the Oxford High School shooting from WDIV Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit.
Prosecution paid $100K to PR firms in ‘smear campaign’ against Crumbley parents, attorney says
Read full article: Prosecution paid $100K to PR firms in ‘smear campaign’ against Crumbley parents, attorney saysThe attorney for Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the Oxford High School shooter, alleges that the prosecution paid public relations firms to engage in a “smear campaign” against the shooter’s parents, and violated the judge's gag order by allowing journalists to observe their trial preparations.
Judge denies Oxford High School shooter’s motion to withdraw plea, requests for resentencing
Read full article: Judge denies Oxford High School shooter’s motion to withdraw plea, requests for resentencingOakland County Circuit Court Judge Kwamé Rowe issued two decisions denying motions filed by the Oxford High School shooter.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer honors victims on 3-year remembrance of Oxford shooting
Read full article: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer honors victims on 3-year remembrance of Oxford shootingMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist released statements Saturday to honor the victims that were killed in the Oxford High School shooting three years ago.
Teacher injured in Oxford shooting sues district, former school officials. Here’s what to know
Read full article: Teacher injured in Oxford shooting sues district, former school officials. Here’s what to knowA teacher who was injured in the Oxford High School shooting has filed a lawsuit against the district and five former school officials, alleging they ignored the signs of "impending violence" and escalated the risk of a mass shooting.
‘3 years of excuses’: Oxford High School parents demand new investigation, transparency
Read full article: ‘3 years of excuses’: Oxford High School parents demand new investigation, transparency"Even if this can’t be prevented, if we can come up with countermeasures that at least limit the scope, limit the aftermath, then this will all be worth it."
Judge clears way for Oxford High School shooting settlements starting at $55M
Read full article: Judge clears way for Oxford High School shooting settlements starting at $55MA judge ruled that each Oxford High School shooting victim and gunshot should be considered a separate incident, resulting in a $55 million total payout.
Where things stand in Oxford shooter’s appeal of life sentence
Read full article: Where things stand in Oxford shooter’s appeal of life sentenceThe teenager convicted of killing four students at Oxford High School and injuring several other people is attempting to withdraw his guilty plea and appeal his life sentence.
Families of Oxford High School shooting victims lose appeal over school’s liability
Read full article: Families of Oxford High School shooting victims lose appeal over school’s liabilityThe families of the Oxford High School shooting victims lost their appeal in a lawsuit to try to hold school employees partially responsible for what happened.
Oxford school board members resign amidst demand for removal by shooting victims’ parents
Read full article: Oxford school board members resign amidst demand for removal by shooting victims’ parentsThe last two members who served on the Oxford school board during the high school mass shooting in November of 2021 have resigned.
Michigan education board wants state to fund new Oxford shooting investigation
Read full article: Michigan education board wants state to fund new Oxford shooting investigationMichigan’s State Board of Education is urging the state Legislature to mandate and fund an independent investigation into the Oxford High School shooting, and any similar cases going forward.
State Board of Education calls for review of Oxford High School shooting
Read full article: State Board of Education calls for review of Oxford High School shootingThe State Board of Education voted 7-1 to call upon the Michigan Legislature to require and fund a comprehensive independent review of the 2021 Oxford High School shooting in response to requests from parents of the four students who were killed.
State Board of Education urges review of Oxford school shooting at behest of victims’ parents
Read full article: State Board of Education urges review of Oxford school shooting at behest of victims’ parentsThe State Board of Education voted 7-1 to call upon the Michigan Legislature to require and fund a comprehensive independent review of the 2021 Oxford High School shooting in response to requests from parents of the four students who were killed.
New Oakland County foundation works to tackle gun violence
Read full article: New Oakland County foundation works to tackle gun violenceThis new foundation aims to address the multifaceted issue of gun violence by focusing not only on the immediate actions taken when someone has a gun in their hand, but also on comprehensive prevention strategies.
New evidence prompts motion to withdraw guilty plea in Oxford High School shooting
Read full article: New evidence prompts motion to withdraw guilty plea in Oxford High School shootingAttorneys for the Oxford High School shooter filed a motion to withdraw his guilty plea in the deadly school shooting.
‘New’ evidence prompts motion to withdraw guilty plea in Oxford High School shooting
Read full article: ‘New’ evidence prompts motion to withdraw guilty plea in Oxford High School shootingAttorneys for the Oxford High School shooter filed a motion to withdraw his guilty plea in the deadly school shooting.
Community to honor legacy of Justin Shilling with nature walk at Polly Ann Trail in Oakland County
Read full article: Community to honor legacy of Justin Shilling with nature walk at Polly Ann Trail in Oakland CountyThe community is invited to take part in a nature walk honoring the life and legacy of Oxford High School shooting victim Justin Shilling.
Oxford High School shooter asks parents for help in appeal of life sentence, gets denied
Read full article: Oxford High School shooter asks parents for help in appeal of life sentence, gets deniedThe Oxford High School shooter asked his parents to help in the appeal of his life sentence, but they turned him down, court records show.
Brother reflects on Justin Shilling’s life, love of nature, legacy
Read full article: Brother reflects on Justin Shilling’s life, love of nature, legacy“He was the kind of brother that’s always there for you, you know? Like any problem you had, you could talk to him about it,” said Clay Shilling. “He was just always there.”
Brother reflects on Justin Shilling’s life, love of nature, legacy
Read full article: Brother reflects on Justin Shilling’s life, love of nature, legacy“He was the kind of brother that’s always there for you, you know? Like any problem you had, you could talk to him about it,” said Clay Shilling. “He was just always there.”
Justin Shilling’s mother talks about his life, death, decision to donate organs
Read full article: Justin Shilling’s mother talks about his life, death, decision to donate organsThe mother of Justin Shilling, who was killed during the Oxford High School shooting, spoke about her son’s life, his death, and the decision to donate his organs.
Listen: Oxford shooter’s father threatens prosecutor, defends self in recorded jail call
Read full article: Listen: Oxford shooter’s father threatens prosecutor, defends self in recorded jail callWhen Judge Cheryl Matthews gave both Jennifer and James Crumbley the maximum sentence, she did so because the couple failed to take any responsibility for what their son did the day he went on a murderous shooting rampage at Oxford High School.
Father of Oxford school shooter threatens prosecutor in profanity-laced jailhouse phone calls
Read full article: Father of Oxford school shooter threatens prosecutor in profanity-laced jailhouse phone callsWhen Judge Cheryl Matthews gave both Jennifer and James Crumbley the maximum sentence, she did so because the couple failed to take any responsibility for what their son did the day he went on a murderous shooting rampage at Oxford High School.
Watch: What Oxford shooter’s parents said at their sentencing hearing
Read full article: Watch: What Oxford shooter’s parents said at their sentencing hearingThe parents of the Oxford High School shooter made statements in court Tuesday before they were each sentenced for involuntary manslaughter convictions.
Crumbley's case sets new precedent on prosecutions of parents in gun cases nationwide
Read full article: Crumbley's case sets new precedent on prosecutions of parents in gun cases nationwideThere's been a lot of talk about these cases setting a new legal precedent, possibly leading to more prosecutions of parents in cases involving guns nationwide.
Historic sentencing closes long chapter for victims of Oxford High School shooting
Read full article: Historic sentencing closes long chapter for victims of Oxford High School shootingJames and Jennifer Crumbley, the parents of the Oxford High School shooter, have been sentenced to at least 10 years in prison for involuntary manslaughter.
Parents of Oxford shooter given 10-15 year prison sentence
Read full article: Parents of Oxford shooter given 10-15 year prison sentenceAn Oakland County judge on Tuesday, April 9 handed down sentences for the Oxford shooter’s parents, who were each found guilty of four counts of involuntary manslaughter this year.
Oxford shooter’s parents get 10-15 years in prison for roles in massacre
Read full article: Oxford shooter’s parents get 10-15 years in prison for roles in massacreJames and Jennifer Crumbley, the parents of the Oxford High School shooter, have been sentenced to at least 10 years in prison for involuntary manslaughter.
Watch: Murdered students’ families speak at sentencing of Oxford shooter’s parents
Read full article: Watch: Murdered students’ families speak at sentencing of Oxford shooter’s parentsFamily members of the four students murdered in the 2021 Oxford shooting spoke at the sentencing hearing for the shooter’s parents.
Full updates: Sentencing for parents of Oxford High School shooter
Read full article: Full updates: Sentencing for parents of Oxford High School shooterJennifer and James Crumbley, the parents of the Oxford High School shooter, were sentenced Tuesday after being found guilty of involuntary manslaughter.
Parents of Oxford High School shooter to learn sentencing fate Tuesday morning
Read full article: Parents of Oxford High School shooter to learn sentencing fate Tuesday morningThe parents of the Oxford High School shooter will learn how long they'll be spending behind bars. Tuesday (April 9) is sentencing day, and prosecutors are seeking a minimum of 10 years for both parents. The maximum would be 15 years. While James and Jennifer Crumbley's trials were held separately, the court decided to sentence them on the same day.
Oxford parents express frustration over proffer letters of dean, counselor during school board meeting
Read full article: Oxford parents express frustration over proffer letters of dean, counselor during school board meetingOakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald released internal agreements between her office and Nick Ejack, the former Oxford High School Dean of Students, and Shawn Hopkins, an Oxford High School counselor.
Oxford counselor, admin have proffer agreements with prosecutors: What that means
Read full article: Oxford counselor, admin have proffer agreements with prosecutors: What that meansProsecutors released internal documents that show agreements reached with two Oxford High School staff who aren't facing charges.
Oakland County prosecutor releases proffer agreements with Oxford High School staff members
Read full article: Oakland County prosecutor releases proffer agreements with Oxford High School staff membersThe Oakland County Prosecutor's Office is releasing internal documents that show the proffer agreements her office entered into with Oxford High School Dean of Students Nick Ejack and school counselor Shawn Hopkins.
Oxford school shooting victims' families call for accountability
Read full article: Oxford school shooting victims' families call for accountabilityAfter two years and two trials, the parents of the Oxford High School shooter have both been held accountable for their roles in the massacre -- but the parents of the four students murdered in the shooting say the recent convictions are only the beginning.
Conviction of Oxford shooter’s parents ‘just the beginning’ for parents of murdered students
Read full article: Conviction of Oxford shooter’s parents ‘just the beginning’ for parents of murdered studentsThe parents of four students murdered in the Oxford shooting say the recent convictions are only the beginning.
Parents of Oxford High School victims say their ordeal is not over
Read full article: Parents of Oxford High School victims say their ordeal is not overGuilty on all counts. That was the verdict for James Crumbley Thursday night, just weeks after his wife, Jennifer, was also found guilty of four counts of involuntary manslaughter because of the actions of their son.
Oakland County prosecutor speaks with Local 4 following Crumbley convictions
Read full article: Oakland County prosecutor speaks with Local 4 following Crumbley convictionsFor more than two years, Karen McDonald has dedicated her career to getting justice for the families impacted by the Oxford shooting.
Here's what's to come after James Crumbley guilty verdict
Read full article: Here's what's to come after James Crumbley guilty verdictThis afternoon we're learning more about what's next for Jennifer and James Crumbley now both convicted in groundbreaking cases. For the first time parents are being held responsible in a mass shooting committed by their child.
Oakland County prosecutor, victims families react to guilty verdict of James Crumbley
Read full article: Oakland County prosecutor, victims families react to guilty verdict of James CrumbleyOakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald held a press conference alongside the families of the victims following the guilty verdict of James Crumbley.
Victims’ families join Oakland County prosecutor in press conference after James Crumbley verdict
Read full article: Victims’ families join Oakland County prosecutor in press conference after James Crumbley verdictOakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald will hold a press conference alongside the families of the victims following the guilty verdict of James Crumbley.
Oxford shooter’s father guilty of manslaughter for role in mass shooting, jury finds
Read full article: Oxford shooter’s father guilty of manslaughter for role in mass shooting, jury findsA jury on Thursday found the father of the Oxford shooter guilty of involuntary manslaughter just one month after his wife was convicted of the same crime.
Live stream: Jury reaches verdict in James Crumbley manslaughter trial
Read full article: Live stream: Jury reaches verdict in James Crumbley manslaughter trialJurors on Thursday were deliberating whether to find James Crumbley, the father of the Oxford High School shooter, guilty of involuntary manslaughter for his alleged role in the massacre.
Jury deliberations underway at James Crumbley trial: What they’re considering
Read full article: Jury deliberations underway at James Crumbley trial: What they’re consideringJurors on Thursday were deliberating whether to find James Crumbley, the father of the Oxford shooter, guilty of involuntary manslaughter for his alleged role in the massacre.
James Crumbley decides to remain silent during his trial
Read full article: James Crumbley decides to remain silent during his trialThe trial of James Crumbley wrapped up Wednesday without any testimony from Crumbley himself, who could have offered more insight into the whereabouts of the gun used by his son in the Oxford High School shooting.
Jury deliberated James Crumbley case in Pontiac
Read full article: Jury deliberated James Crumbley case in PontiacThe trial of James Crumbley wrapped up Wednesday without any testimony from Crumbley himself, who could have offered more insight into the whereabouts of the gun used by his son in the Oxford High School shooting.
Why we may never know where murder weapon was in days before Oxford shooting
Read full article: Why we may never know where murder weapon was in days before Oxford shootingThe trial of James Crumbley wrapped up Wednesday without any testimony from Crumbley himself, who could have offered more insight into the whereabouts of the gun used by his son in the Oxford High School shooting.
Father of Oxford shooter on trial for involuntary manslaughter
Read full article: Father of Oxford shooter on trial for involuntary manslaughterA gun safe storing two handguns in James Crumbley’s home was locked with the default code of zero, zero, zero, a detective testified Tuesday at Crumbley’s trial.
James Crumbley’s gun safe was locked with default code, detective testifies
Read full article: James Crumbley’s gun safe was locked with default code, detective testifiesA gun safe storing two handguns in James Crumbley’s home was locked with the default code of zero, zero, zero, a detective testified Tuesday at Crumbley’s trial.