Disturbing Text Messages Show the Suspect’s Mother Said ‘Don’t Do It’ As He Unleashed Gunfire, Prosecutors Say

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Prosecutors say the mother of suspected Michigan high school shooter Ethan Crumbley texted him a number of chilling remarks.

As he unleashed gunfire at his high school, she told him “don’t do it,” according to prosecutors.

One day before the attack, the alleged shooter was caught in school searching online for ammunition on his cell phone.

His mother allegedly texted him, “LOL, I’m not mad, you have to learn not to get caught.”

Crumbley allegedly killed four students and injured several others, including a teacher.

His parents, James and Jennifer Crumbley, have been charged with four counts each of involuntary manslaughter. An extensive manhunt resulted in the capture of the parents who failed to appear for their arraignment.

The weapon allegedly used by the 15-year-old was Christmas present from his parents.

Jennifer Crumbley posted an image to social media with the caption, “mom and son day testing out his new Christmas present.”

On Nov. 26, his father purchased the weapon at a local gun shop, according to authorties.

The suspected shooter posted images of the gun on social media with the caption: “Just got my new beauty today [heart emoji] sig sauer 9mm any questions I will answer.”

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On the morning of the shooting, a teacher noticed a note on Crumbley’s desk with drawings of a gun, a bullet and a person being shot, McDonald revealed to reporters.

Both parents met with their son and school leaders Tuesday morning and left while Crumbley returned to class. He later fired at least 30 rounds into the school hallway. He faces multiple charges, including four counts of first-degree murder.

The search for James and Jennifer Crumbley involved the U.S. Marshals Service, FBI and Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.

“The Crumbleys left town on the night of the tragic shooting for their own safety. They are returning to the area to be arraigned. They are not fleeing from law enforcement despite recent comments in media reports,” attorneys Shannon Smith and Mariell Lehman told Fox News.

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