Michigan School Shooter's Parents Declined Help Before Attack

James Crumbley listens during his trial in the Oakland County Courtroom on Monday, March 11, 2024, in Pontiac, Mich. Crumbley is on trial for involuntary manslaughter in his 15-year-old son's killing

In a recent testimony, it was revealed that the parents of a Michigan school shooter declined to take their son home just hours before the tragic attack took place. Instead of taking him home, they were provided with a list of mental health providers after being shown a violent drawing and disturbing messages created by their son.

A security camera image displayed during the trial showed James Crumbley at Oxford High School with papers in his hand. The counselor who testified expressed his hope that the parents would take action and seek help for their son, but unfortunately, no immediate action was taken.

The father, James Crumbley, is currently on trial for involuntary manslaughter. He is accused of failing to secure a gun at home and ignoring signs of his son's mental distress. The 15-year-old student later brought a handgun to school, resulting in the tragic deaths of four students and injuries to several others.

Counselor urged parents to seek help for son's mental health.

Parents declined to take son home despite warning signs.

Father on trial for involuntary manslaughter for negligence.

Son brought gun to school, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries.

Parents shown violent drawing and disturbing messages created by son.

Mother contacted by teacher after son looked up bullets on phone.

During the trial proceedings, the focus was on the morning of the shooting. The school staff had met with the parents and shared a disturbing drawing found on the son's math assignment, along with concerning phrases indicating distress and a plea for help.

The counselor who interacted with the family emphasized the urgency of getting help for the son, but unfortunately, no immediate action was taken. Despite efforts to encourage the parents to seek help for their son, the situation did not progress as hoped.

It was also revealed that just a day before the shooting, the mother was contacted by a teacher after the son was seen looking up bullets on his phone. Despite these warning signs, the parents did not take immediate action to address the situation.

The counselor expressed his concerns about the lack of action and the need for urgent intervention. The parents' decision not to take their son home and the failure to disclose the recent purchase of a new gun raised further questions about their handling of the situation.

The Crumbleys are facing charges for their alleged role in the tragic school shooting, marking a significant legal case where parents are held accountable for a mass shooting committed by their child. The mother has already been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter charges, while the son is serving a life prison sentence for his actions.