Ethan Crumbley’s parents were found hiding in a building when they were arrested

The parents of a 15-year-old accused in a shooting that killed four students at a Michigan high school were arrested by a fugitive search team after they failed to appear for a court appearance, CNN reports.

James and Jennifer Crumbley, the parents of Oxford High School shooting suspect Ethan Crumbley, were found hiding on the first floor of a Detroit commercial building after police received a tip that their vehicle was parked nearby.

“They appeared to be hiding in the building,” Detroit Police Chief James White said this Saturday, adding that the couple were “very distressed” after being arrested.

Both of the Crumbleys were charged Friday with four counts of involuntary manslaughter. Along with the four students their son killed, seven others were wounded.

The couple were considered fugitives after they failed to appear for their Friday arraignment. They’ve been taken to the Oakland County jail where their son is also held. The couple’s attorney, Shannon Smith, earlier claimed that the Crumbleys had left town for their own safety and intended to turn themselves in voluntarily.

According to HuffPost, the bond for both parents has been set at $500,000.

Sky Palma

Before launching DeadState back in 2012, Sky Palma has been blogging about politics, social issues and religion for over a decade. He lives in Los Angeles and also enjoys Brazilian jiu jitsu, chess, music and art.