May 18, 2022- 8:51 p.m.
It happened around 7:20 p.m. at the high school, located on Kalamazoo Avenue in Gaines Township. The shooting occurred after the Crossroads Alterative High School graduation, the Kentwood Public Schools superintendent said in a release.
One person has been shot, deputies says.
The suspects fled the scene immediately, the school said.
There were 60 students and their families and friends at the graduation, which happened at East Kentwood High School’s stadium, school officials say. There was also a middle school concert happening at the same time in the school’s auditorium.
There were law enforcement agencies already at the school due to the event that were able to respond immediately.
School officials say it was an isolated event.
“When violence occurs within our community, it is both troubling and tragic,” Superintendent Kevin Polston said in the release. “We remain committed to the health and safety of our community and will provide support and counseling to any students that need assistance.”
Families were able to leave the school afterwards safely, the school said.
