Oxford High School Suspect's Parents Charged

Oakland County prosecutor Karen McDonald addresses the media in her office, Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, in Pontiac, Mich. McDonald filed involuntary manslaughter charges against Jennifer and James Crumbley, the parents of 15-year-old Ethan Crumbley, who is accused of killing four students at a Michigan high school. McDonald says the gun used in the shootings at Oxford High School was purchased by James Crumbley a week ago and given to the boy. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald has filed involuntary manslaughter charges against the parents of the high school sophomore charged with killing four students and wounding seven others, including a teacher at Oxford High School.

This undated handout provided by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office shows James Crumbley. A prosecutor filed involuntary manslaughter charges Friday, Dec. 3, 20201 against James and Jennifer Crumbley, whose 15-year-old son, Ethan Crumbley is accused of killing four students at a Michigan high school.(Oakland County Sheriff’s Office via AP)

This undated handout provided by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office shows Jennifer Crumbley. A prosecutor filed involuntary manslaughter charges Friday, Dec. 3, 20201 against James and Jennifer Crumbley, whose 15-year-old son, Ethan Crumbley is accused of killing four students at a Michigan high school.(Oakland County Sheriff’s Office via AP)

James and Jennifer Crumbley were charged Friday with four counts each. Authorities have said 15-year-old Ethan Crumbley opened fire shortly before 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at Oxford High School. Police said James Crumbley legally bought the gun his son used on Black Friday.