At least two dead in California school attack, assailant shoots self

A student gunman opened fire Thursday at a Southern California high school, killing two students, wounding three others and shooting himself in the head, authorities said. He was in grave condition.

The shooting occurred around 1530 GMYT (7:30 am local time) at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, about 48 kilometres northwest of downtown Los Angeles.

No details were released on a motive and his name was not released. Thursday was his birthday.

A video of the shooting showed the gunman shooting himself in the head. Authorities say he was carrying a .45 caliber handgun and used the last bullet on himself.

The two students who died were a 16-year-old girl and a 14-year-old male.
Their names were not released.

Saugus High School and other schools in the area were locked down.

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