The parents of a 15-year-old accused of killing four students and wounding seven other people at a Michigan high school have been charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter, according to court documents.
The latest: Lawyers for James and Jennifer Crumbley told the Detroit News they are "returning to the area to be arraigned," after law enforcement officials announced a search for the Crumbleys had been initiated.
- Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard told CNN police they understood from the Crumbley's lawyer she would make arrangements for an arrest if charges were issued but then the attorney was unable to get in touch with them prompting officials to being a search.
- "On Thursday night, we contacted the Oakland County prosecutor to discuss this matter and to advise her that James and Jennifer Crumbley would be turning themselves in to be arraigned," the lawyers said, per The Detroit News. "Instead of communicating with us, the prosecutor held a press conference to announce charges. "
- "The Crumbleys left town on the night of the tragic shooting for their own safety. They are returning to the area to be arraigned. They are not fleeing from law enforcement despite recent comments in media reports," they added.
- Their son, Ethan Crumbley, faces two dozen charges, including murder and terrorism, for the shooting at Oxford High School. He will be charged as an adult.
The big picture: While many underage school shooters use guns that were found in their homes, it is unusual to charge the adults or parents responsible for the weapons.
Details: Oakland County prosecutor Karen McDonald said during a press conference Friday that...