NOVI (WWJ) - An Instagram post made on Tuesday night by a Metro Detroit high school student mocking the 2021 deadly mass shooting at Oxford High School has prompted a swift apology.
Administrators for Detroit Catholic Central released a statement to their athletic page on Wednesday, condemning for the post made by one of their students after the Catholic Central boys soccer team won, 2-0, over the Oxford Wildcats in the state regional semifinal.
The student posted a photo of the score with the caption, "I thought Oxford had shooters!!??"
"We are disheartened by the comment on social media made by a Catholic Central student," the school stated. "Without a doubt, the post had a negative emotional impact on the Oxford community. Catholic Central strongly condemns the comment.
"Our school is built on the foundations of Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge. The comment directly contrasts all three of these ideals. We have stood strong with Oxford for the past few years, and will continue to do so. The timing of this comment is especially difficult for the Oxford community, and we cannot adequately express our sincere sorrow at the situation. To put it clearly, Catholic Central does not tolerate such behavior from our students."
Catholic Central said the matter was address with the student internally. They did not comment on the student's age, identity or on any potential punishment.
Catholic Central director of public relations Jake Marmul told the Detroit Free Press that they working on addressing the issue with the student body and that they must "do better."
"The comment stands against everything our community works to instill in our young men," Marmul said. "We have several close ties with the Oxford community, and have stood with them since the tragedy in 2021. We will continue to support them as they continue to heal as a school family."
Crumbley pleaded guilty to all 24 charges against him — including first-degree murder, attempted murder and terrorism. He is due to be sentenced in December where he is eligible for life in prison without parole.
In his guilty plea, Crumbley also confirmed that he asked his father to purchase the gun, that he used his own money to buy the gun, and that the gun was not locked up.
His parents -- James and Jennifer Crumbley -- have been charged with four counts each of involuntary manslaughter.
