The Desperate Hour (2021) Movie Script
[RECORDED VOICE] Your breath
is all you need.
Focus on it, letting each
breath bring you closer
to a place of peace
and restoration.
Picture yourself somewhere
you wish to be,
some place from
the life you shared.
Feel the warmth it creates,
the memories it provokes,
the wholeness it brings.
(HORN HONKS)
(CRASHING)
[RECORDED VOICE] We can't
undo the past,
and the future remains
unknown,
leaving us only with
each new day.
Adjusting to a new
reality takes time.
It is a process, as unique
as every -
(SIGHS)
[AMY] Have a good day!
(CHILDREN CHATTING)
(BUS ENGINE STARTS)
Noah!
Noah, come on, wake up!
Come on! You're going
to be late.
[NOAH] I'm sick.
I made you some coffee.
You've been up on that phone
all night, haven't you?
Listen, I was thinking we could
do family night tonight.
Movie, dinner?
(SIGHS)
You know, a chair under
the door would work better.
Hey, come on. Wakey-wakey.
I'm not going.
Okay, fine, stay in bed.
'Cause that's really
working for you.
Okay, I'm going for a run.
We'll talk about it
when I get back, okay?
Now please get up.
(DOG BARKING)
(CELLPHONE RINGING)
[SIRI] State Taxation.
Ugh!
(CELLPHONE RINGING)
This is Amy.
[GREG] Hi, Amy, it's Greg.
Hey, Greg. What's up?
[GREG] I'm sorry to bother you
on your day off,
but did that S-corp ever file
an amended return?
Yeah, it's in the file.
[GREG] I can't seem to find it.
You're the one handling
the audit though, right?
Yeah, but could Patricia
help you find it?
[GREG] Yeah, but Patricia gets
lost going to the bathroom
so I don't really
want to ask her.
(LAUGHS) Right, but she's two
seats down from you, so...
[GREG] Alright, you're right.
No, you're right.
I'll ask her.
(CALL WAITING BEEPS)
[AMY] Uh...
[SIRI] Mom.
Okay, so I'll see you Monday?
[GREG] Yeah. Hey, listen,
do you have any interest
in doing lunch together?
Could we talk about it then?
[GREG] Oh, no, of course,
of course. No worries,
no pressure. You have a good
weekend, Amy, okay?
Okay, bye.
[GREG] Okay, bye.
(CALL WAITING BEEPS)
(CELLPHONE RINGS)
[SIRI] Lakewood Elementary.
Lakewood Elementary.
Hello?
[SANDRA] Mrs. Carr, hi. It's
Mrs. Fisher from Emily's school.
Hi, Sandra, is everything okay?
[SANDRA] Everything's fine.
Emily's here in the office,
and she asked if she
could speak to you.
Yeah, sure. Put her on.
[EMILY] Hi, Mom.
Hey, sweetie. What is it?
[EMILY] I don't have my
dinosaur. I wanted to bring it
in for the art show.
What dinosaur?
[EMILY] The one with
the long neck.
I painted it green at
Liam's birthday.
Remember, I named it Princess?
Right, right, okay. What time's
the thing, the art show?
[EMILY] It's after lunch.
Okay, I'll go by and pick it up,
and bring it to you
before then, okay?
[EMILY] Okay.
Don't worry, sweetie.
I'll take care of it.
[EMILY] Okay.
Now go back to class.
[EMILY] Alright.
Hey, oh, sweetie!
[EMILY] Yeah?
Don't forget movie
night tonight!
[EMILY] Okay, love you!
I love you so much.
[EMILY] Bye!
Bye.
(PHONE RINGING)
[NORA] Hi, thank you
for calling Clayground,
where water and earth
make magic.
This is Nora, how
can I help you?
Yeah, hi, Nora.
My name's Amy Carr.
My daughter, Emily, was in last
week for a birthday party,
and I wanted to come
by and pick up
the pottery she painted.
[NORA] Yeah, definitely,
I'll set it aside.
Do you know which one it was?
The brontosaurus.
[NORA] Okay, what
does it look like?
She painted it green?
[NORA] Is it the one that flies,
because some of them
can fly, so...
The brontosaurus.
The one with the...
[NORA] Sorry, the one
with the what?
Yeah, sorry, the one
with the long neck.
[NORA] Oh, yeah, got it,
got it. I'm sure I'll find
your daughter's here somewhere.
(CALL WAITING BEEPS)
[SIRI] Mom.
Come on.
[NORA] And what was
her name again?
Yeah, sorry. Emily's the name.
[NORA] Emily. Okay, perfect.
I'll put it up by the register
for you.
Okay, thanks so much.
[NORA] Come by anytime,
where water and -
(CALL WAITING BEEPS)
Hi, Mom.
[MOM] I got her, Gary. How are
you doing, honey?
Yeah, I'm jogging.
[MOM] Oh, she said
she's out running.
Can I call you when I'm done?
[MOM] Well, we'll
be boarding soon.
Well, I thought you were
coming back Monday.
[MOM] We were, but Nancy
called, and she wants
to have a celebration
of Peter's life tomorrow.
Oh. Okay.
[MOM] I think it would be good
for you to be around
other people.
Yeah, sure it would be,
but I just, I don't know
how the kids feel. You know,
does this set them back?
[MOM] It'll be good
for them, Amy.
(SIGHS) Okay, then.
[MOM] Well, just think
about it, honey.
Yeah.
[MOM] Just think about it.
Yeah, I will.
[MOM] You can always
leave early.
Okay, listen mom, I have to go.
[GARY] Ask her about the car.
[MOM] What?
[GARY] The car.
[MOM] Oh, right. Can you
pick up the car for us
at Reliable Auto Body? It's
ready, but we're getting in
too late to pick it up.
(ENGINES ROARING)
(SIRENS WAILING)
[MOM] We're boarding, honey.
You take care of yourself,
and don't forget
to get the car, okay?
Yes, I'm getting the car.
[MOM] Thank you, sweetie.
Bye.
[MOM] Bye-bye, I love you.
Be safe.
(SIGHS)
(BIRDS CHIRPING)
(PHONE RINGING)
[CJ] Reliable Auto Body.
Yeah, hi, I'm calling about
my parent's car.
[CJ] What's the last name?
Donnelly.
[CJ] Yeah, it's all set.
You picking it up?
Yeah, I was going to
be by in a while.
[CJ] You might want to wait.
The street's blocked off.
Fountain Road?
[CJ] Yeah, the cops
have barricades up.
I'm guessing there was an
accident, I don't know.
Probably some idiot
on their phone.
Oh, okay. I'll be by later then.
[CJ] We'll be here.
Okay, thanks.
(SIRENS WAILING IN THE DISTANCE)
(CROWS CAWING)
(CELLPHONE RINGING)
[HEATHER] Is someone
chasing you?
What? Hello?
[HEATHER] Oh my God!
It looks like Blair Witch!
Why are you FaceTiming me?
So, Wednesday seems
to work best for everybody.
What?
[HEATHER] To get together.
We talked about it, remember?
Wednesday works for everyone.
Susan will be back by then.
Oh, okay.
(CELLPHONE CHIMES)
[SIRI] Reminder, wall guy,
10 a.m. to noon.
Oh.
What, is Wednesday
no good for you?
No, I... Sorry, I've just got
this guy coming over
to fix my wall.
[HEATHER] What happened to it?
Noah punched a hole in it.
[HEATHER] Oh God.
Mackenzie said some kids
have been little dicks
to him lately.
Well, she didn't use that word,
but she said they've been mean.
Yeah, it's those toxic apps.
They're awful to each other.
[HEATHER] No honey, actually she
said this was at school.
Oh, there too. Great.
See, he doesn't, he doesn't
tell me anything.
[HEATHER] Look, I just want
to make sure you're all
doing okay, you know,
with the anniversary...
Or, er... I don't, I don't...
I don't know what
the right word is.
I just, you know.
So, this is why you're
FaceTiming me?
[HEATHER] Yes! I'm worried
about you.
Is he opening up at all?
Ugh, I don't know. I just feel
like I don't know him anymore.
It's just been a hard year.
I know. I know it has. But you
know, it's really important
you talk to him.
Yeah, I try. I just honestly
think he hates me.
[HEATHER] Stop. You know
that's not true.
Spend a day in my house
and try telling me that.
I could use a day away
from Bob, don't tempt me.
Anyway, point is Noah
loves you,
even if he only ever
seldom says it to you.
Very seldom.
[HEATHER] Whatever he does,
that's never changing.
You know why? 'Cause
you're a great mom, okay?
Okay.
Okay. Oh, don't forget
about Wednesday.
You, me, and Susan. And wine.
Thanks, Heather.
[HEATHER] Of course.
Bye.
[HEATHER] Bye.
(BIRDS CHIRPING)
Siri, do not disturb.
[SIRI] Okay, do not disturb
turned on.
[PETER] Hey, it's me.
I'm still at work.
I'm just thinking about you,
that's all.
Thinking I'd try you, no biggie.
Oh, I was going to pick up
a pizza on the way home
for the kids for while you
and I are at dinner.
And speaking of which, I made
a reservation for 8:30.
That's not too late, right?
I'm sort of the fence between
7 and 7:30,
but neither were
available, so...
Anyway, I'm rambling.
If you talk to Noah,
ask him to text me
what he and Emily want
on their pizza, okay?
I gotta go. Bye. Love you.
(EMERGENCY ALERT BUZZING)
[ANNOUNCER] This is a
message from
Marion County Sheriffs
Department.
All Lakewood schools have
been placed on lockdown
due to an ongoing incident.
We urge parents to
please remain calm,
and to refrain from driving
to any of the schools
as doing so could disrupt law
enforcement response efforts.
Lakewood PD and Marion County
Sheriffs Department
social media accounts will
be updated regularly
as more information
becomes available.
We ask for your patience and
understanding as we deal
with this matter. Thank you.
(PHONE RINGING)
[AUTOMATED VOICE] Thank you for
calling Lakewood Elementary.
All lines are currently
busy. Please -
(PHONE RINGING)
[SANDRA] Hello? Hello?
Hello, Mrs. Fisher,
this is Amy Carr.
What's happening?
What's going on?
[SANDRA] We don't know yet.
We're finding out.
The police said you're
on lockdown.
Please tell me everything's
okay. Is Emily okay?
[SANDRA] She's okay.
Please.
[SANDRA] She's okay. We're okay.
Okay, it's not here. It's over
at the high school.
What is? Tell me.
[SANDRA] Okay.
What's happening?
[SANDRA] It's bad.
It's really bad.
There, there's... Okay, second
and third graders -
(PHONE RINGING)
[NOAH'S VOICEMAIL] It's Noah.
Please leave a message.
Hey, it's me. Please call
me when you get this.
Something's happening
at your school.
I'm on my way home.
Please just call me.
(PHONE RINGING)
Oh shit.
(PHONE RINGING)
Come on.
[HEATHER] Amy!
Mackenzie's there!
Heather, did you talk to her?
[HEATHER] Amy, there's
a shooter at the school!
I think somebody's been shot.
Oh, my God!
[HEATHER] I'm driving there
now, Bob's on his way.
I, I can't believe this!
Did you, did you talk
to Mackenzie?
[HEATHER] I can't reach her.
Oh my God! Get out
of the way! Go!
Okay, okay.
(HORNS HONKING)
You focus on driving, I'll try
to reach her, okay?
[HEATHER] Where is Noah?
Did you talk to him?
Is he up?
No, he's still in bed, still...
[HEATHER] Ask him if he's seen
Mackenzie.
I can't get in touch with
any of her friends.
He didn't go to school today.
[HEATHER] Come on, let's go!
He, he stayed home.
[HEATHER] What? No, he didn't.
I saw him getting into his
truck with his backpack
this morning.
Are you sure?
[HEATHER] Yeah, Bob's calling.
I have to go.
Wait, don't, don't! Heather!
Stay on the -
Oh, shit!
Oh, my God.
(PHONE RINGING)
[NOAH'S VOICEMAIL] It's Noah.
Please leave a message.
Noah, it's me. Call me back as
soon as you get this, please.
Call me back, okay? Call me.
Shit!
(PHONE RINGING)
[AUTOMATED VOICE] Our
dispatchers are experiencing
unusually high call volumes.
Please stay on the line.
[DEDRA] 911, what is
your emergency?
Hello?
My son's a student at
Lakewood High School.
There's someone with a gun.
[DEDRA] Ma'am,
you're saying your son
is a student at Lakewood High
School? Is that right?
Yeah, I can't reach him.
I'm trying to get there.
[DEDRA] What's your name,
ma'am? Ma'am.
Amy Carr. Amy Carr.
[DEDRA] Okay, Amy, the police
have set up a staging area
at the Lakewood Community
Center.
Do you know where that is?
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
[DEDRA] As students
are evacuated,
they're going to be bussed to
reunite with their parents.
I can't get there.
I don't have a car,
and I'm very far away.
I was jogging.
[DEDRA] Can you ask
someone to pick you up
and bring you there?
Please just tell me what's
going on. Is my son,
can you confirm if he went
to school or not, please?
[DEDRA] I'm sorry, I don't
have that information, Amy.
But if you hear from your son,
try to contact us again.
I, he was home when I left.
[DEDRA] I'm having a hard
time hearing you.
He was sleeping, and now, now...
[DEDRA] Amy, find a ride
to the community centre.
If you call us back,
you can ask for me.
My name Dedra Wilkinson.
Dedra Wilkinson.
[DEDRA] They'll put you
through to me if they can.
They will?
[DEDRA] If they can. The lines
are ringing off the hook here,
Amy, okay?
Okay, thank you.
[DEDRA] Alright?
Thank you so much.
[DEDRA] You're welcome.
(PHONE BEEPS)
Dedra Wilkinson.
(PHONE RINGING)
[HEATHER'S VOICEMAIL] Hi, you
have reached the cellphone
of Heather Euclid, Outreach
Director of the Marion County
YMCA, where caring, honor,
respect and responsibility
are our core values.
I'm not available to take
your call right now,
but if you'll please leave
your name, number,
and the time you're calling,
I'll get back to you
as soon as possible. Thank you,
and have a great day.
(PHONE BEEPS)
Heather, Heather, it's me. I
need you to come get me.
I'm trying to get to the,
I'm trying to get
to the community centre, but I'm
five miles away from home
and I need a ride. Please,
just call me back.
[SIRI] Lakewood Community
Centre, four miles.
Estimated run time, one hour.
Siri, call Susan.
[SIRI] Calling Susan.
(PHONE RINGING)
[SUSAN] Oh my God, Amy, hi.
Hey, Susan, it's me.
Can you hear me?
[SUSAN] Yeah.
Can you hear me? Did you
hear what's going on?
I need you to come get me.
[SUSAN] Amy, I'm so sorry.
Yeah, I need a ride. I'm -
[SUSAN] I'm not home.
I'm in Chicago for work.
I don't get back until Tuesday.
Okay, Never mind.
Siri, directions to Lakewood
Community Centre, fastest route.
[SIRI] Starting route.
Shit.
[SIRI] Take Rosewood Trail for
half a mile, then turn left.
(PHONE RINGING)
Come on! Oh my God!
(PHONE RINGING)
[AUTOMATED VOICE] Our
dispatchers are experiencing
an unusually high call volume.
Please stay on the line
for the next available operator.
(PHONE RINGING)
[OPERATOR] Lakewood
Police Department.
My son is a student at
Lakewood High School.
[OPERATOR] What's your
son's name, ma'am?
Noah Carr. C-A-R-R, Carr.
[OPERATOR] Ma'am, we've
set up a staging area
where you can meet up
with your child.
Yeah, I'm trying to get there
but - (GRUNTS)
[OPERATOR] I need you to
get to the staging area
as soon as you can.
I'm trying, I'm trying. Can
you confirm he's there
at the school?
[OPERATOR] I'm sorry, what?
You said he's a student?
Yes, he is, but I, I'm not
sure he went today.
My, my neighbor said
she saw him though.
[OPERATOR] I'm sorry, we just
don't know that, ma'am.
[AMY] Hey!
[OPERATOR] There's no way
of knowing whether or not -
[AMY] Stop!
[OPERATOR] Ma'am...
Hey! Stop, wait! No!
(PHONE BEEPS)
Shit! Shit!
Hello? Hello?
Shit!
Call Noah.
[SIRI] Calling Noah.
(PHONE RINGING)
[NOAH'S VOICEMAIL] It's Noah.
Please leave a message.
[REPORTER] You can see
from our live footage here
that we're now seeing several
groupings of students
being brought out.
[REPORTER 2] There are more
students coming out right now.
[REPORTER] There are reporters
on the ground.
[REPORTER 2] Oh my God.
[REPORTER] We did speak with
a student a moment ago
who described a situation
inside the school.
[STUDENT] People kept running,
and I was running too.
And then Ms. Dwyer told us
to go into a classroom
and turn off the lights
like we practiced.
But we just heard more shots,
and we were afraid
he was going to shoot
through the door.
[SIRI] Lyft booked. Your driver
will arrive in five minutes.
[REPORTER 2] ... with an assault
style weapon,
and potentially multiple
victims.
But again, these reports are
unconfirmed as of right now.
[REPORTER] Got it, Danny.
Have parents been able
to reach their kids? Are they
able to get in touch with them?
[REPORTER 2] That's the other
part of this.
(CELLPHONE RINGS)
[SIRI] Unknown number.
Hello.
[JERRY] Yeah, I'm here to fix -
Hello? Who's this?
[JERRY] Hello, this is Jerry.
I'm here to fix your wall.
Yeah, no, no. I can't talk.
I have to go.
[JERRY] We scheduled between
ten and noon, right?
But there's been an emergency.
I have to go.
[JERRY] Well, lady, I'm here.
Wait! Hold on! Hold on!
Are you still there?
[JERRY] Yeah, what did you say?
Are you there, at the house?
[JERRY] Yeah, I'm at your house.
Can you see a white
pick up truck?
[JERRY] Can I see a what?
In my driveway?
[JERRY] Uh...
Can you see a white
pick up truck?
[JERRY] No, I just see a car.
Shit!
(PHONE RINGING)
[CJ] Reliable Auto Body.
This is CJ.
Yes. My name's Amy Carr,
we spoke before.
[CJ] Yeah.
About my parent's pick up.
[CJ] Oh yeah, yeah.
Okay, I was hoping you could
help me with something.
Can you see anything, what's
happening at the school?
[CJ] Well, listen lady, the cops
have the streets blocked off.
My son's a student
at the school.
[CJ] Oh.
And I'm trying to find out.
Is... Can you go any closer?
Can you check?
I know this is weird.
If it's a risk, don't do it,
but if you could just...
[CJ] I can't, I can't.
Please!
[CJ] It's not that I don't want
to, but a bunch of cops
are right outside. They told
everyone to stay inside.
Right, I just need to know
if he's there or not.
Can you, can you please?
[CJ] They're not
going to tell me.
I get it, I know. But if his
truck's there, I'll know he is.
It's a white pick up truck.
[CJ] Uh...
Please. Please, CJ, I'm
so scared right now.
My dad, Gary Donnelly, he's
been coming to you guys
for years. He knows the owner.
Is he there, Chuck?
Chuck, the owner?
[CJ] Chuck's not in today.
But he would remember my son.
My dad's been bringing him by
since he was little.
Please, if you could just...
[CJ] What kind of truck is it?
Okay, it's a white
Chevy Silverado.
A white Chevy Silverado truck.
It's, the number plate
is 763...
Those are the first three
numbers. It'll be...
It'll be there in the front
student parking lot.
[CJ] Okay.
Please, CJ. Im absolutely
begging you.
[CJ] Alright, I'll call you
back once I check.
Thank you. Thank you.
(PHONE RINGING)
[NOAH'S VOICEMAIL] This is Noah.
Please leave a message.
Noah, it's me. Please call me
back as soon as you get this.
I just need to know you're okay.
Call me back.
[REPORTER] No police have
been able to get inside
the building, or have
discussed -
(STREAMING FREEZES)
- for the suspect.
[REPORTER 2] Marion County
Sheriffs Department
has been updating the public -
(STREAMING FREEZES)
(GROANS)
(SCREAMS)
(PHONE RINGING)
[HEATHER] Hello?
Heather! Heather! It's me,
it's me. Can you hear me?
[HEATHER] Amy! Amy,
where are you?
We're all here, all the parents.
We're here at the
community centre.
Yeah, what are they saying?
[HEATHER] Nothing, just to wait.
They're not saying anything.
Oh, shit.
[HEATHER] I can't
reach Mackenzie.
Has Noah seen her?
What?
[HEATHER] What did he say?
You said you left Noah.
Yeah, I haven't reached him yet.
[HEATHER] She hasn't
heard anything either.
I don't know, Bob!
Heather, can you come get me?
[HEATHER] Oh, Amy,
I can't leave here now.
Please.
[HEATHER] I have to make
sure Mackenzie's okay.
Please, I have to get there too.
[HEATHER] I can't.
Can you please ask Bob?
Can you ask him?
[HEATHER] I can't leave
here yet.
Why aren't they telling
us anything?
Oh God, please, Heather.
I've got to get there.
[HEATHER] Hold on, they're
saying something.
Hold on.
Wait! What are they saying?
[HEATHER] Just a second.
I can't hear you.
I have to go.
No! Don't hang up! Heather!
Heather!
[SIRI] Your Lyft will arrive
in four minutes.
Come on.
(PHONE RINGING)
[AUTOMATED VOICE] Our
dispatchers are experiencing
an unusually high call volume.
Please stay on the line
to speak to our next
available operator.
Our dispatchers are
experiencing -
[SIRI] Unknown number.
Hello? Who's this?
[CJ] Hey, it's CJ.
Hey.
[CJ] CJ From Reliable Auto Body.
Can you see anything?
Did you see his truck?
[CJ] Yeah, it's there, it's
there. A white Silverado.
And you're positive it's his?
[CJ] Yeah, yeah, 73626. I'm
looking right at it right now.
Okay, um... If you hear anything
else, if you see anything -
[CJ] There's only so
much I can see.
But if you see a teenage
boy with brown hair,
he's got black sneakers
with yellow laces,
if you see him, can you please
just call me back?
[CJ] Yeah, okay.
Okay, thank you.
Thank you so much.
[CJ] Go do what you need to do,
alright? I'm here.
Thank you, CJ. Thank you.
[AUTOMATED VOICE] Our
dispatchers are experiencing
an unusually high call volume.
Please stay on the line
to speak to a -
[OPERATOR] 911, what is
your emergency?
Hello? My, my son's
at the school.
[OPERATOR] Police are
on the scene, ma'am.
Yeah, I know, I just, I'm
trying to reach Dedra.
She's a dispatcher.
[OPERATOR] Okay.
She said you'd put
my call through.
[OPERATOR] A 911 dispatcher?
Yeah. Yeah, her name
is Dedra, Dedra Wilkins.
She said she'd put, you'd
put me through.
[OPERATOR] Okay, ma'am,
let me...
Okay, ma'am, I'm putting
you through.
Thank you.
(BEEPING)
[DEDRA] This is Dedra
Wilkinson, Mrs. Carr.
Are you there?
Hi, it's, it's me.
[DEDRA] Did your son
contact you?
Have you heard from him?
He's there. He's there
at the school.
[DEDRA] You spoke to your son?
No, but... His truck's there.
[DEDRA] His truck
is at the school.
Did you make it to
the community centre?
I'm trying to get there.
I'm just...
[DEDRA] Are you feeling okay?
Keep talking to me, Mrs. Carr.
I just feel dizzy.
[DEDRA] Do you have
a medical condition?
No, no, I just...
[DEDRA] Where are you?
Can you sit down
somewhere, Mrs. Carr?
I can't catch my breath.
[DEDRA] Take a breath.
Do you know your location?
Where the fuck am I?
It looks like Road 138, or 134.
[DEDRA] Road 134. Do you feel
like you might pass out?
No, it's okay.
[DEDRA] Try to breathe.
Deep breaths.
In and out, okay?
I'm trying to, I called a Lyft.
[DEDRA] Good, good.
Let me see, and it's...
What? What?
[DEDRA] What's wrong?
Oh my God. It's saying
he's 15 minutes away.
He was right here.
[DEDRA] Okay, sit tight.
I'm not going to let you go
until I know you're safe.
Stay where you are.
No, I can't. I have
to keep moving.
[DEDRA] If you have
a ride coming,
you should stay where you are.
No, I can't. I have to, I need
to know he's okay.
[DEDRA] I understand, but you
need to stay calm, okay?
(PANTING)
[DEDRA] Mrs. Carr?
Can you hear me?
Are you okay?
Okay, thank you.
[DEDRA] If you're okay, I'm
going to let you go now.
Thank you so much.
[DEDRA] Alright, be safe.
(PHONE BEEPS)
(PHONE RINGING)
Hello?
[DRIVER] Hello?
Is this... Is this
the Lyft driver?
[DRIVER] Yeah, is this Amy?
Hello?
Yeah, how close are you?
[DRIVER] I'm coming
as fast as I can
but it's at least 40 minutes.
Traffic is pretty backed up.
No. No, I can't wait that long.
[DRIVER] Look, can you
meet me at the 138?
It's crazy, the whole town
is locked down.
Try to meet me at the 138.
Okay, yeah. I'm going to
head there right now.
[DRIVER] Okay.
Okay, thank you.
[SIRI] Searching for GPS signal.
Oh, come on! Where am I?
Shit!
Shit. Okay.
Okay.
(CELLPHONE RINGS)
[SIRI] Reliable Auto Body.
Hello.
[CJ] Hello? Yeah, it's CJ.
CJ, did you see him?
[CJ] No, but they
searched his truck.
What? What?
[CJ] Yeah, a bunch of cops
starting looking through it
with the K9.
Why would they search his truck?
[CJ] I don't know.
(GRUNTS)
[CJ] Hello? Hello?
Hey, hello?
[AMY] He's a good kid. He is.
[AMY] Why did they
search his truck?
He's a good kid.
He's not a bad kid.
He's not.
[AMY] Noah. Noah.
Why would they be
searching his car?
[AMY] Noah.
Did they search his truck?
He's a good kid.
He's not a bad kid.
(CELLPHONE RINGING)
[SIRI] Unknown number.
Unknown number.
Unknown number.
Hello?
[DEDRA] Mrs. Carr, it's
Dedra Wilkinson.
Listen, I have Detective Paulson
from Lakewood PD
on the line for you, okay?
Go ahead, Detective.
[PAULSON] Mrs. Carr, this is
Detective Ed Paulson.
There's been a new development.
I need you to pay attention to
what I'm about to ask you,
and I need you to tell me
the truth, understand?
Yes.
[PAULSON] I have some questions
about your son, Noah.
Where is he?
[PAULSON] He's still
in the building.
What does that mean?
[PAULSON] Unfortunately,
that's all I can tell you
at this point.
What does that mean?
[PAULSON] I just have some
questions I need to ask you,
Mrs. Carr.
Is he okay? Is he alive?
[PAULSON] We believe he is, yes.
You believe?
[PAULSON] Can I ask you a couple
of questions, Mrs. Carr?
Okay.
[PAULSON] Do you keep any
firearms in the house?
What?
[PAULSON] Guns. Do you keep
any guns in your home?
A couple rifles. They used
to go hunting together.
[PAULSON] And where
do you keep those?
Downstairs in the basement.
[PAULSON] And are these
hunting rifles secure?
They're locked up with a code.
[PAULSON] And does your son
know the code, Mrs. Carr?
No. I don't think so.
[PAULSON] Just hunting rifles
in the basement,
no high capacity, or assault
weapons, or -
No.
[PAULSON] To the best
of your knowledge,
has he ordered anything
from a gun retailer recently,
Mrs. Carr?
No. I need to know
if my son's okay.
[PAULSON] Do you think
he could have received
an order without you noticing,
like ammunition?
No.
[PAULSON] Holsters?
No. Why, why are you asking
me these questions?
[PAULSON] Does Noah take any
prescription medications?
[PAULSON] Mrs. Carr?
[PAULSON] You there?
[DEDRA] Are you
still there, Amy?
[PAULSON] Mrs. Carr?
Lexapro.
[PAULSON] Okay.
Just ten milligrams.
[PAULSON] Have you noticed
any changes
in his behavior lately?
He's been upset.
[PAULSON] How long do you think
he's been feeling upset?
Since last year.
[PAULSON] Can you say why?
His father passed away.
[PAULSON] How long ago
did his father...
A year ago.
[PAULSON] A year ago today?
No, it's Sunday.
[PAULSON] Ah. Thank you,
Mrs. Carr.
If you hear anything from Noah,
call 911 immediately,
and asked to be patched in
directly to my cell, okay?
Thanks very much.
(PHONE BEEPS)
(GASPING)
[REPORTER] We know
among those,
students say at least one
of them is a teacher,
and we heard from somebody
talking about a teacher
who protected the rest
of their class.
[REPORTER 2] Alright, Susanna.
And I want to jump in.
We have confirmation, that
female victim has just died.
[REPORTER] Oh.
[REPORTER 2] As a result
of her injuries.
We have one fatality
in this situation,
a female who was
actually being treated
at Lakewood Hospital.
We are now getting word
that she has passed
from her injuries.
[REPORTER] It's just the
worst, worst fear
when we cover stories like this.
You hear about people being...
One person was shot
in the leg, we heard from
a student out there,
but to hear that somebody
lost their life,
is just devastating,
especially if you're a parent
who can't get in touch
with your daughter.
[REPORTER 2] Very difficult
situation,
and extremely heartbreaking
to hear again,
that is one female victim has
been pronounced dead
from her -
My dad is dead.
[NOAH] Two days ago he was
here, and now...
How am I supposed to accept
that a car accident
took him away?
Dad, I love you, and
I miss you so much.
(SOBBING)
(PHONE RINGING)
[NOAH'S VOICEMAIL] It's Noah.
Please leave a message.
Noah, it's me.
Listen, the police... The police
are saying something awful,
and I, I don't want
to believe them,
but I can't stop thinking...
I know you miss him. I know.
I know I made you angry
about so many things.
And I'm sorry. But I love you,
honey, and I want to help you.
Please let me help you, Noah.
I want to do better with you.
So, if what they're
saying is true...
I want you to stop.
Please stop, Noah. If you're
hearing this, please stop.
[AMY] Please pick up Emily from
school who you land.
(PHONE RINGING)
[SANDRA] Mrs. Carr? Hello?
Hello?
[SANDRA] Your number came up.
Everything's still okay here.
The superintendent said that
parents can pick the students up
after six o'clock. Everyone's
in the gymnasium,
and everyone is okay. Okay?
Right, okay, yeah.
[SANDRA] Everything's okay.
That's why I was
calling. I, uh...
[SANDRA] Hello?
Can I speak to Emily?
Is that okay?
[SANDRA] Sure, of course. Hang
on a second, let me get her.
Can you get Emily?
[SANDRA] Come here.
[SANDRA] It's your mama.
Come on.
There you go.
[EMILY] Hello?
Hi, sweetie.
[EMILY] Hi, mama.
You okay?
[EMILY] Uh, yeah.
Good, good.
Listen, I don't think I can get
there to pick you up,
but Grammy's going
to come, okay?
She might be a little late.
[EMILY] Mom, where are
you going to be?
I'm not sure.
[EMILY] What's happening
at Noah's school?
Shh. I'm trying to find out.
I'm trying to find out.
Okay?
[EMILY] Is he okay?
Mama?
He's, your brother's...
I'm going to him
right now, okay?
[EMILY] Okay.
Okay. Can you, can you put
Ms. Fisher back on, please?
[EMILY] Okay. I love you, mama.
I love you.
[EMILY] Here, Ms. Fisher.
[SANDRA] Hello? Mrs. Carr?
Hi, so my mother,
she's flying in.
She should be there -
[SANDRA] Okay.
Pick up around six, seven,
maybe later. I don't know.
[SANDRA] Don't worry, we'll be
here. Don't worry, okay?
Whatever you need, Mrs. Carr.
We've got you.
Thank you.
[SANDRA] Oh God.
This is so horrible.
I can't even believe
this is happening.
Yeah.
[SANDRA] I'm so sorry.
Be safe.
(SOBBING)
(CELLPHONE RINGING)
[SIRI] Reliable Auto Body.
Hello?
[CJ] Hey, it's CJ again.
(POLICE CHATTER & SIRENS)
CJ?
[CJ] Yeah.
What's that, what's that noise?
What's happening?
[CJ] I was finally able
to step outside.
Listen, I don't know
what's going on,
but the cops are searching
more cars.
Why?
[CJ] I don't know,
but they're doing it.
I see one, two, they're
searching four more cars.
They've got the dogs
sniffing them too,
just like with your
son's pick up.
Okay. Okay, you call me back
if you see anything else?
[CJ] I will.
Yeah, that's great. Thanks, CJ.
(PHONE RINGING)
[HEATHER] Hello?
Heather!
[HEATHER] Amy? We're on our
way to the hospital.
Oh my God, is Mackenzie okay?
[HEATHER] Oh no, she's okay.
She got out.
Okay, did you talk to her?
[HEATHER] Just for a minute.
She dropped her phone
when she was running.
Did she say anything about Noah?
[HEATHER] No, I don't...
I don't know.
You don't know?
[HEATHER] You haven't
talked to him?
Or you don't know?
[HEATHER] I don't know, Amy.
She was so upset.
I didn't get a chance
to ask her anything.
Okay, okay, okay. Just call me
back as soon as you hear
anything, please.
[HEATHER] Of course, I will.
I'm sorry, I will.
(PHONE BEEPING)
Hello? Hello? Who is this?
[NOAH] (BREATHING)
Noah!
[NOAH] Help.
Sweetie, are you okay?
I hear you. Are you okay?
[NOAH] (BREATHING)
I'm here. I'm here. Tell me
what's going on.
[NOAH] He's here.
Who's here? What?
[NOAH] He's here.
Noah, Noah, don't! Shit!
Oh my God!
(PHONE RINGING)
[NOAH'S VOICEMAIL] It's Noah.
Please leave a message.
I lost you, what's happening?
Tell me! Call me back!
(PHONE RINGING)
[NOAH'S VOICEMAIL] It's Noah.
Please leave a message.
[AMY] I'm coming,
coming to get you.
Oh, come on.
Oh God. Oh!
(PHONE RINGING)
[DEDRA] 911, what is
your emergency?
Hello?
[DEDRA] Mrs. Carr?
Yeah.
[DEDRA] It's Dedra Wilkinson.
Yeah, I spoke to him.
[DEDRA] Okay.
I spoke to my son.
[DEDRA] What did he say to
you? What did he say?
He said, I don't know,
he sounded scared.
He was still inside.
[DEDRA] Okay.
And he said someone's here,
or coming. I don't know.
[DEDRA] Did he say who?
Did he say who was coming?
It was, "He's here."
That's what he said.
[DEDRA] I'm transferring you
to Detective Paulson.
Hold, please.
Okay.
[PAULSON] Mrs. Carr?
What the hell is happening?
Please, tell me something.
[PAULSON] Your son called you?
He said, "He's here."
[PAULSON] Okay, did he say
anything else?
It's not him, is it?
[PAULSON] I'm on with
one of the parents now.
Did you... What?
Why did you search his truck?
[PAULSON] We searched his truck
before we confirmed
the suspect's identity.
Right, but you searched four
more cars after, didn't you?
[PAULSON] I need you to listen.
Yes, we did, Mrs. Carr.
It's not my son, is it?
[PAULSON] That's what I'm
trying to tell you!
Can you just listen to me for a
minute, please, Mrs. Carr?
Okay.
[PAULSON] Your son is not
the shooter, okay?
It's not your son.
He's not the shooter.
Why, why did you make
me think that?
[PAULSON] I can assure you that
wasn't my intention, Mrs. Carr.
Why did you ask me
all those things?
[PAULSON] Because I had to.
He's still inside the building,
and I had to let you know.
Then get him out.
[PAULSON] We're working
on that right now, ma'am.
You got other kids out, why
can't you get mine out?
[PAULSON] Mrs. Carr, look,
there are five people
barricaded in the school's
chemistry lab.
Your son is one of them, and
so is the suspect, alright?
We have to be very careful.
Who is he?
[PAULSON] The suspect?
I can't tell you that.
Well, have you spoken to him?
[PAULSON] I haven't personally,
but the Sheriffs Department
negotiation team has, and the
longer we can maintain
contact with him, the better
our chances.
Is he a student?
[PAULSON] I can't tell
you that either.
Look, Mrs. Carr, I understand
that you want -
At least tell me that much.
[PAULSON] I -
If he's a student, at least
let me think he has
a fighting chance against him.
[PAULSON] Please, Mrs. Carr.
Look, he's not a student, okay?
Then who is he?
Why is he doing this?
[PAULSON] We're working
as fast as we can
to try to figure out -
How does someone like that
have so many guns?
[PAULSON] I don't know,
but he's got them.
Then tell me what you do know.
[PAULSON] Our negotiator's
in contact with him,
I told you that. We're
doing everything -
Yeah, well, he doesn't have your
negotiator's son, does he?
He has mine, and an
AR fucking 15 weapon,
and whatever else you said.
Do something about it!
[PAULSON] Mrs. Carr, we're doing
everything in our power
to get your son out safely.
If he calls you again -
Wait! You said, you said
he has five,
there are five people
in the lab, right?
You said that.
[PAULSON] Five people, yes,
including the suspect.
(PHONE RINGING)
[CJ] Reliable Auto Body.
CJ, it's Amy. Listen, I need you
to do something for me, please.
Those trucks, those cars
in the parking lot
that were being searched.
[CJ] Yeah?
Can you check the plates,
the numbers?
[CJ] Yeah, they're kind of far.
Yeah, can you maybe take
a photo and zoom in?
Can you do that, check the
database, the state database?
[CJ] Huh?
You're an inspection
station, right?
You can check who, whose
cars are registered to.
[CJ] Oh yeah, yeah.
I need to know the names.
[CJ] I'll call you once
I've got them.
Okay, thank you.
Thank you so much.
[SIRI] In 30 feet, turn left on
Bannock Trail.
[SIRI] Estimated arrival time
at the 138, 31 minutes.
[SIRI] Return to Riverside Trail
to continue route.
[SIRI] Recalculating. New
estimated arrival, 11 minutes.
(CELLPHONE RINGING)
[SIRI] Reliable Auto Body.
Hello?
[CJ] It's CJ. Yeah,
I ran the plates.
Oh, great, great.
[CJ] You want the VINs or what?
No, the names, the names
of the owners.
[CJ] Yeah, I got all the names
and addresses.
Okay, I got to do this quick.
You want the first one?
Yeah, can you send
me a screenshot?
I don't have a pen.
[CJ] Alright.
Okay, great. Thank you, CJ.
[CJ] Yeah, sure.
Thank you so much.
[CJ] Y eah, okay, yeah. I hope
everything turns out alright.
Okay.
(PHONE RINGING)
[HEATHER'S VOICEMAIL] Hi, you've
reached the cellphone
of Heather Euclid,
Outreach Direc-
Come on, Heather.
(PHONE RINGING)
[HEATHER] Amy.
Hey, are you at the hospital?
[HEATHER] Yeah, we're
at St. Mary's.
Is she okay?
[HEATHER] Yeah, just
a sprained ankle.
How's Noah?
He's still inside.
[HEATHER] Oh my God, Amy.
I know.
[HEATHER] I'm so sorry.
Can I speak to Mackenzie?
[HEATHER] She's still
in a lot of pain.
I know, but I really need
to speak to her.
Please.
[HEATHER] Okay, okay, hold on,
just a second.
Honey.
Thank you.
[MACKENZIE] Hello?
Mackenzie, are you okay?
[MACKENZIE] Yeah, I was far
away when it happened.
So, you didn't see who
was doing this?
[MACKENZIE] No.
Okay, listen, I need you to
do something for me.
If you could just tell me if you
know the next names
that I'm about to
tell you, okay?
[MACKENZIE] Okay.
Alright, hold on.
Tyler, Tyler Wilks.
[MACKENZIE] He's in my homeroom.
Okay, that's good. Dawn Flores.
[MACKENZIE] I don't know her.
But she's in the high school?
[MACKENZIE] I think so.
I think she's a senior.
Okay, so she drives.
[MACKENZIE] Yeah.
Okay.
[HEATHER] Amy, what
are you doing?
Just hold on, Heather.
Gabriel Fallon.
[MACKENZIE] No.
Do you know him, anyone, her?
[MACKENZIE] No, but
Julia Fallon does.
[HEATHER] Gabe is Julia's dad.
Okay, so she's probably
driving her dad's car.
Robert Ellis. Any, any student
with that name?
Any one with the
last name Ellis?
[MACKENZIE] Sorry, I was
thinking. No.
You're absolutely sure.
[HEATHER] Amy, she said no.
Not a custodian, or a teacher.
[MACKENZIE] No.
And you're positive?
[MACKENZIE] Yeah,
I do the yearbook.
That's great.
Call work.
[SIRI] Calling work.
(PHONE RINGING)
[AUTOMATED VOICE] Thank you
for calling
the Marion County
Division of Taxation.
If you know your party's
extension -
(PHONE BEEPS)
[AUTOMATED VOICE] Transferring
to Greg Minor.
[GREG] Hi, this is Greg.
Greg, it's Amy.
[GREG] Oh my God, Amy, I just
heard what's happening
at your son's school.
Yeah, listen, can you call me
back from your cell phone?
[GREG] What?
Please, Greg. call me back.
[GREG] Okay, okay,
I'll call you now.
(PHONE BEEPING)
(CELLPHONE RINGING)
[SIRI] Greg Minor.
Greg?
[GREG] Yeah. Are you okay?
Yeah. I need you to pull up
the internal drives,
I need you to pull up
someone's state returns.
His name's Robert John Ellis.
415, apartment 2, Fabrey.
[GREG] Okay, why am I, why am I
pulling these returns?
I need his phone number.
[GREG] That's illegal, Amy.
I know, Greg, but I,
I need you to do this.
That's why I had you call
me from your cellphone.
Didn't want you to
get in trouble.
Please.
He's in the school.
He has my boy.
[GREG] Okay, okay, alright, look
I'm getting it now.
(PHONE BEEPS)
Shit. Oh my God.
[GREG] Okay, here it is.
Okay, thanks.
[GREG] Robert John Ellis,
age 31,
hasn't filed a return
since 2016.
Yes.
[GREG] Income from SSDI,
after that single,
no dependents.
Yeah. Okay. Is there, is there
a cellphone listed?
[GREG] Yeah, assuming
it's still valid.
Yeah.
[GREG] It's -
Can you text it to me, please?
[GREG] Okay, sure, yeah.
You said he filed
a return in 2016.
What was the employment?
[GREG] Lakewood School
Department.
Oh my God.
[GREG] 2014 to 2016.
Was he a teacher?
[GREG] No, he was a
food service worker.
Oh God, Amy, are you okay?
(PHONE BEEPING)
No, Greg, I have to go.
[SIRI] Unknown number.
[GREG] Okay, sure.
Shit, hello.
[DRIVER] Hello, hey. It's your
Lyft driver.
Where are you? I'm just
getting to the 138.
[DRIVER] I just turned off
Hill Bridge Road.
Yeah, I'm not on Hillcrest,
I'm on the 138.
[DRIVER] Is that you?
Yes, it's Amy, but I -
[DRIVER] No, I mean in the grey
sweatshirt, is that you?
Yes! Yes, that's me!
Please, let's go, fast!
[SIRI] Destination, Lakewood
High School.
Estimated arrival, 15 minutes.
Come on, Greg.
One, two, three. Maybe ten. Ten.
Is that enough?
Will you listen then?
And that, that place, the
school, it's just there.
That's it, that's why.
I remember them laughing,
like I didn't know,
like I wasn't there
or something.
I'm sick of waiting. After
today, you'll listen.
And once you see, you'll listen.
(CELL PHONE DINGS)
(PHONE RINGING)
Hello? Are you there?
(CLATTERING)
Robert?
[ROBERT] Who is this?
My name's Amy Carr.
[ROBERT] Are you the police?
No, I am not the police.
[ROBERT] They keep calling me.
They called me too.
[ROBERT] Why?
Because my son
is there with you.
They thought he was
the one doing this.
Is he okay?
[ROBERT] You're lying,
you're the police.
No, I swear I'm not the police.
[ROBERT] Then who are you?
I'm his mom, and I'm worried.
He's a good boy.
He's a good kid, all of them,
they're good kids.
Now, I know, I know you're
angry and scared,
and hurting, but none of this is
going to make it any better.
[ROBERT] (PANTING)
I want this to stop.
I want it to stop too.
Tell me how I can help you.
Tell me what I can do.
(PHONE BEEPING)
Shit! Shit!
(PHONE RINGING)
[AUTOMATED VOICE] The mailbox
is full,
and cannot accept any messages -
Shit!
(PHONE RINGING)
Come on.
[AUTOMATED VOICE] The mailbox
is full -
Shit!
[AUTOMATED VOICE] - and cannot
accept any messages.
(CELL PHONE DINGS)
Come on.
Mom, Mom, I don't have long.
[ROBERT] You're lying.
You're the police.
I hope this isn't the last time
I'll be able to say it to you,
but I love you.
[ROBERT] Who are you?
Please, save this video if
anything happens to me.
[DRIVER] Excuse me, miss.
Are you okay?
Yeah, I'm fine.
(CELLPHONE RINGING)
[SIRI] No caller ID.
(CELLPHONE RINGING)
Hello?
[PAULSON] This is Detective
Paulson.
How'd you get that number?
I, uh...
[PAULSON] You just put all those
kids at risk. Your kid!
He worked at the cafeteria.
[PAULSON] Do you know him?
No, no,
[PAULSON] Then how'd you
get the number?
Mrs. Carr, how did you
get his number?
Does that matter right now?
[PAULSON] It matters if you're
not telling me something,
if you're providing him
assistance.
You heard me on the call.
Did it sound like I was
assisting him?
[PAULSON] Listen to me, I want
you to listen to me
very carefully, Mrs. Carr.
Do not call him again, okay?
He says it wants it to stop.
[PAULSON] Not the way
you think he does.
Please, let us do our jobs.
He has my son.
[PAULSON] That's right.
And the likelihood of us
getting him out of there safely
just got a lot more complicated.
Please, do not interfere,
Mrs. Carr. No more calls.
(PHONE BEEPS)
[REPORTER 2] You're seeing SWA moving in now,
into the building.
[REPORTER] There's something
definitely happening.
On the Sky Cam, Danny.
[REPORTER 2] SWAT's there, SWA is inside the high school,
moving in what appears to be
some sort of tactical formation.
[REPORTER] Now, I'm
told that the governor
has offered Lakewood PD
assistance
from the National Guard.
[REPORTER 2] It seems a terrible
day is finally reaching some -
Excuse me, do you have
a charger for an iPhone?
Sorry, just an Android.
(PHONE RINGING)
[DEDRA] 911, what is
your emergency?
Yes, can I speak with
Dedra Wilkinson, please?
[DEDRA] Mrs. Carr?
Is that you, Amy?
Hey.
[DEDRA] Yes, hello,
it's me. Hi.
Hi.
[DEDRA] You okay?
How are you holding up?
Not great.
[DEDRA] Are you still
on the road?
Yeah, but I'm in a car now.
[DEDRA] That's good. What can
I help you with?
Just didn't want to be alone.
[DEDRA] I understand.
I'm here if you need me to be.
How is this happening?
[DEDRA] You've just
got to hang in there.
You've been staying so strong.
I have, but I'm not. I'm not.
[DEDRA] You are, Amy.
You're doing everything
you need to be doing
for your son.
No, I'm barely holding on. I
shouldn't have made him go.
I shouldn't.
[DEDRA] Listen, this is not
your fault, Amy.
Yeah, it's mine. I should have
just let him stay home,
and left him alone.
[DEDRA] You did what any
other mom would do.
You got your son up when he
couldn't get up on his own.
You got him on his
feet, and made sure
he got to where he needed to be.
Because he's your child, and
because you love him.
Simple as that. You didn't know
today was going to be like this.
Nobody did. That's my point.
And he knows that, Mrs. Carr.
He's not blaming you.
He's holding on to
you right now.
He's holding on to that love.
[DEDRA] I might just be a
voice on the other end
of this line, but I'm
here for you.
I'm praying for you, Mrs. Carr.
For you and everyone else.
Thank you.
[DEDRA] You're welcome.
(PHONE BEEPS)
[DEDRA] Amy, are you
still there?
Oh God. I think it's the
detective calling.
[DEDRA] I'll let you go.
But...
[DEDRA] You have to
take that call, Mrs. Carr.
Will you stay on the line?
[DEDRA] Yes, yes, now answer.
I promise I'll stay on the line,
just please, answer the call.
Oh God, okay.
(PHONE BEEPING)
Are you still there?
[DEDRA] I am.
[PAULSON] Who's that?
[DEDRA] It's Dedra
Wilkinson, Detective.
I'm the 911 dispatcher
you spoke with before.
Please, just...
[PAULSON] Mrs. Carr,
the suspect has cut off
contact with us.
What does that mean?
Is he okay, my son?
[PAULSON] We don't know.
I have Sargent Brant
from the crisis negotiation
unit on the line.
[BRANT] Mrs. Carr?
Oh God. I'm sorry, I didn't
mean, I didn't mean to make
things worse, I was just
trying to reach him.
[BRANT] I understand.
I understand that,
and I wouldn't characterize
it that way at all.
Why is this happening?
Why is he doing this?
[BRANT] We don't know.
But I do know
he's in possession of
multiple firearms,
and he's demonstrated a
willingness to use them.
Like Detective Paulson said,
we've lost communication
with the suspect, and we're
running out of time.
We need your help.
Yeah, yeah, sure.
[BRANT] You were able to make
contact with the suspect,
and you were able to remain
on the line with him.
For like ten seconds.
[PAULSON] Which is ten
seconds longer
than what we're getting
out of him now.
No, no.
[BRANT] We're not asking
you to play negotiator,
not at all. Okay, we just need
to you to distract him
long enough for SWAT to reach
the chemistry lab.
What if I say the wrong thing?
[BRANT] We'll guide you
through all of it, okay?
We're going to tell you
what to say.
No, I could say something
that makes it -
[BRANT] It's okay, Amy.
It's okay.
[PAULSON] If we're doing this,
we have to go now.
[BRANT] Do you have access to a
second phone line, Mrs. Carr?
No, I, I don't have another
phone, I'm in a car.
[DRIVER] Hey, here you go.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
[BRANT] Mrs. Carr, did you
get another phone?
Yeah.
[BRANT] Okay, stand by.
Okay.
[BRANT] We're going to
connect you to Robert.
(HORNS HONKING)
[BRANT] Okay, we'll be
listening in,
and here on the other line
if you need us, alright?
(PHONE RINGING)
[PAULSON] SWAT team is standing
by at the north end
of the school.
He's not picking up.
[BRANT] He might have
put down his phone.
Just don't hang up.
(PHONE RINGING)
Robert.
[ROBERT] Hello?
Hello, it's Amy Carr.
[PAULSON] She's on with him now.
[ROBERT] You're the one
who called before?
Yes, that's right.
[BRANT] Alright, now ask
him if he's okay.
Is everything, is everything
okay, Robert?
Are you okay? Do you
need medical help?
[ROBERT] No.
[BRANT] Ask about
the students now.
Does anyone... Is everyone
else okay?
[ROBERT] Not everyone.
[PAULSON] Victim reported,
we've got a possible casualty.
Listen, Robert, I'm very
worried about my son.
(POLICE CHATTER)
Is he okay?
(TALKING IN THE BACKGROUND)
Is that him? Is that Noah?
Please tell me.
[BRANT] Try to respond to what
Robert is saying to you.
Robert, is he still with you?
[ROBERT] Yes.
[BRANT] Don't draw attention
to your son.
Focus on the suspect.
[ROBERT] Hey, hey, hey, hey.
Oh, God.
[ROBERT] They keep moving.
I told them, no moving.
Who's moving, Robert?
Stay with me, stay with me.
[ROBERT] You need to listen.
All of you, no more moving!
[BRANT] Just keep him calm.
Tell him you can help.
[ROBERT] Listen!
I want to help you.
[PAULSON] SWAT has
entered the east wing.
Oh my God, please hurry,
please hurry.
[ROBERT] Who were
you talking to?
What?
[ROBERT] Who are you talking to?
You, you. I'm talking
to you, Robert.
I'm talking to you.
Can you hear me?
[ROBERT] I hear people coming.
You're a liar!
You're the police!
What? Who's... No!
I'm not the police.
[ROBERT] Who's out there?
Who's out there?
I swear, I'm not the police.
[BRANT] Okay, just
keep him engaged.
We need some more time.
[ROBERT] Hey! Where's
the other kid?
The kid with the brown hair?
[PAULSON] SWAT team have
reached the forth floor.
[ROBERT] Where did he go?!
Tell me where he is!
(PHONE BEEPS)
Shit!
[BRANT] Amy, you need
to call him back.
Oh my God.
[PAULSON] Stand down.
We lost him.
SWAT, stand down, we have lost
engagement with the suspect.
(PHONE BEEPS)
[AUTOMATED VOICE] The mailbox
is full,
and cannot accept any messages.
Shit!
(SIRENS WAILING)
(HORN HONKING)
[BRANT] Mrs. Carr,
did we lose you?
No, I'm here.
(CELLPHONE RINGING)
Oh my God! Oh my God,
he's calling.
[PAULSON] Is the shooter
calling you, Mrs. Carr?
No, it's Noah. He's
FaceTiming me.
[PAULSON] Mrs. Carr, is
your son with the shooter?
Noah! Honey, are you okay? Noah?
Mom, it's me.
I can't see you. I can
hear you though.
Where are you?
I got away. I'm hiding
in the French room.
Okay, I'm coming to get you.
I'm coming to get you, honey.
You stay where you are.
I love you, baby.
[NOAH] I love you too.
I love you so much.
[PAULSON] Get SWAT in there now!
The police are coming, okay?
We're going to get you out.
[ROBERT] Where's the other kid?
Tell me where he is.
I'm scared.
I'm here. I'm here,
I'm here, baby.
[ROBERT] Tell me where he is!
Okay, okay, I'm sorry!
What's happening? Oh my God!
What's happening?
[PAULSON] SWAT's breaching
the chemistry lab.
Oh my God! No! They're going
to the wrong room!
The French classroom! They're
not in the chemistry lab!
[PAULSON] Order them down, now.
Please, hurry up!
[ROBERT] Next room, now!
(SCREAM)
(GUNSHOTS)
(SCREAMING)
No! Noah!
Oh my God!
I'm coming!
(SCREAMING)
No!
(SIRENS WAILING)
Ma'am!
Stand back. Everybody,
stay back.
[POLICE OFFICER]
Stand by, stand by.
We've got more people
coming out.
We've got more coming out.
Noah! Noah!
Noah!
Mom!
[AMY] Noah!
Mom!
Noah!
Mom!
Noah!
Okay, are you okay? Oh my God.
(SOBBING)
I love you, I love you.
(POLICE RADIO PLAYS FAINTLY)
(PHONE RINGING)
[AMY'S VOICEMAIL]
Hi, this is Amy.
Leave a message,
I'll get back to you.
[PAULSON] Mrs. Carr,
it's Detective Paulson.
I was told that you and
your son were reunited,
and I'm really glad
to hear that.
I also wanted to thank you. I
know what we asked you to do
wasn't easy, but...
You were great.
(PHONE BEEPS)
[GREG] Amy, it's Greg. I just
wanted to check back in.
I hope your son's okay,
and you're okay too.
[MOM] We just landed,
and heard what's going on.
Is Noah alright, is he with you?
We're on our way
to pick up Emily -
[CJ] Hey, Mrs. Carr, it's CJ.
I hope you and your
son got reunited,
and you know, your parents' car
is ready whenever you want -
[HEATHER] Hey, it's Heather.
I am so glad that Noah's okay,
and you're all home safe.
We love you guys, and
we're here if you need us
for anything. Come by, call me.
Whatever you want, I'm here.
I hope you're holding each other
a little tighter today.
I know we are. I love you. Bye.
(PHONE DINGS)
Thank you, Mom.
Love you, hon. There's pancakes
when you're ready.
(PHONE DINGS)
[REPORTER] A moment too
horrific and too tragic
has unfortunately
happened again.
Former graduate of Lakewood High
School, Robert Ellis,
stormed the school
Friday morning,
taking hostages for several
hours before a SWAT team
was able to free a group of
students held captive
in a second floor classroom.
[STUDENT] I just,
I saw kids running,
and I was running too,
and then Ms. Dwyer told us
to go into a classroom
and turn off the lights
like we practiced. But we just
heard more shots.
And we were afraid he
was going to shoot
through the door,
but he just kept going.
So, we started to run
away, and we just ran...
Hey, it's me, Noah.
Day 100 of doing this,
posting this.
Day I think 107 since what
happened at my school,
our school, if...
Yeah, you know.
Hearing a lot of what
you've had to say,
it's inspired me to keep
doing this, to stand up.
Today seems kind of like
a milestone, I guess.
A hundred days of these videos.
A lot's changed in that time.
For me, my life feels like
things are finally starting
to get better.
It's not gone, it'll never
be gone.
I want to keep active, I want to
keep talking to everybody
because this has to stop. It
should have stopped before.
Kids shouldn't have to go
to school and worry
about this happening to them.
And that's why I'm going
to keep doing
whatever I can to
help, you know.
'Cause I know some of you can't.
And I'm going to keep talking
about how wrong this is
because there's no
other way to say it.
And that's why
I won't stay quiet,
and I hope you won't either.
is all you need.
Focus on it, letting each
breath bring you closer
to a place of peace
and restoration.
Picture yourself somewhere
you wish to be,
some place from
the life you shared.
Feel the warmth it creates,
the memories it provokes,
the wholeness it brings.
(HORN HONKS)
(CRASHING)
[RECORDED VOICE] We can't
undo the past,
and the future remains
unknown,
leaving us only with
each new day.
Adjusting to a new
reality takes time.
It is a process, as unique
as every -
(SIGHS)
[AMY] Have a good day!
(CHILDREN CHATTING)
(BUS ENGINE STARTS)
Noah!
Noah, come on, wake up!
Come on! You're going
to be late.
[NOAH] I'm sick.
I made you some coffee.
You've been up on that phone
all night, haven't you?
Listen, I was thinking we could
do family night tonight.
Movie, dinner?
(SIGHS)
You know, a chair under
the door would work better.
Hey, come on. Wakey-wakey.
I'm not going.
Okay, fine, stay in bed.
'Cause that's really
working for you.
Okay, I'm going for a run.
We'll talk about it
when I get back, okay?
Now please get up.
(DOG BARKING)
(CELLPHONE RINGING)
[SIRI] State Taxation.
Ugh!
(CELLPHONE RINGING)
This is Amy.
[GREG] Hi, Amy, it's Greg.
Hey, Greg. What's up?
[GREG] I'm sorry to bother you
on your day off,
but did that S-corp ever file
an amended return?
Yeah, it's in the file.
[GREG] I can't seem to find it.
You're the one handling
the audit though, right?
Yeah, but could Patricia
help you find it?
[GREG] Yeah, but Patricia gets
lost going to the bathroom
so I don't really
want to ask her.
(LAUGHS) Right, but she's two
seats down from you, so...
[GREG] Alright, you're right.
No, you're right.
I'll ask her.
(CALL WAITING BEEPS)
[AMY] Uh...
[SIRI] Mom.
Okay, so I'll see you Monday?
[GREG] Yeah. Hey, listen,
do you have any interest
in doing lunch together?
Could we talk about it then?
[GREG] Oh, no, of course,
of course. No worries,
no pressure. You have a good
weekend, Amy, okay?
Okay, bye.
[GREG] Okay, bye.
(CALL WAITING BEEPS)
(CELLPHONE RINGS)
[SIRI] Lakewood Elementary.
Lakewood Elementary.
Hello?
[SANDRA] Mrs. Carr, hi. It's
Mrs. Fisher from Emily's school.
Hi, Sandra, is everything okay?
[SANDRA] Everything's fine.
Emily's here in the office,
and she asked if she
could speak to you.
Yeah, sure. Put her on.
[EMILY] Hi, Mom.
Hey, sweetie. What is it?
[EMILY] I don't have my
dinosaur. I wanted to bring it
in for the art show.
What dinosaur?
[EMILY] The one with
the long neck.
I painted it green at
Liam's birthday.
Remember, I named it Princess?
Right, right, okay. What time's
the thing, the art show?
[EMILY] It's after lunch.
Okay, I'll go by and pick it up,
and bring it to you
before then, okay?
[EMILY] Okay.
Don't worry, sweetie.
I'll take care of it.
[EMILY] Okay.
Now go back to class.
[EMILY] Alright.
Hey, oh, sweetie!
[EMILY] Yeah?
Don't forget movie
night tonight!
[EMILY] Okay, love you!
I love you so much.
[EMILY] Bye!
Bye.
(PHONE RINGING)
[NORA] Hi, thank you
for calling Clayground,
where water and earth
make magic.
This is Nora, how
can I help you?
Yeah, hi, Nora.
My name's Amy Carr.
My daughter, Emily, was in last
week for a birthday party,
and I wanted to come
by and pick up
the pottery she painted.
[NORA] Yeah, definitely,
I'll set it aside.
Do you know which one it was?
The brontosaurus.
[NORA] Okay, what
does it look like?
She painted it green?
[NORA] Is it the one that flies,
because some of them
can fly, so...
The brontosaurus.
The one with the...
[NORA] Sorry, the one
with the what?
Yeah, sorry, the one
with the long neck.
[NORA] Oh, yeah, got it,
got it. I'm sure I'll find
your daughter's here somewhere.
(CALL WAITING BEEPS)
[SIRI] Mom.
Come on.
[NORA] And what was
her name again?
Yeah, sorry. Emily's the name.
[NORA] Emily. Okay, perfect.
I'll put it up by the register
for you.
Okay, thanks so much.
[NORA] Come by anytime,
where water and -
(CALL WAITING BEEPS)
Hi, Mom.
[MOM] I got her, Gary. How are
you doing, honey?
Yeah, I'm jogging.
[MOM] Oh, she said
she's out running.
Can I call you when I'm done?
[MOM] Well, we'll
be boarding soon.
Well, I thought you were
coming back Monday.
[MOM] We were, but Nancy
called, and she wants
to have a celebration
of Peter's life tomorrow.
Oh. Okay.
[MOM] I think it would be good
for you to be around
other people.
Yeah, sure it would be,
but I just, I don't know
how the kids feel. You know,
does this set them back?
[MOM] It'll be good
for them, Amy.
(SIGHS) Okay, then.
[MOM] Well, just think
about it, honey.
Yeah.
[MOM] Just think about it.
Yeah, I will.
[MOM] You can always
leave early.
Okay, listen mom, I have to go.
[GARY] Ask her about the car.
[MOM] What?
[GARY] The car.
[MOM] Oh, right. Can you
pick up the car for us
at Reliable Auto Body? It's
ready, but we're getting in
too late to pick it up.
(ENGINES ROARING)
(SIRENS WAILING)
[MOM] We're boarding, honey.
You take care of yourself,
and don't forget
to get the car, okay?
Yes, I'm getting the car.
[MOM] Thank you, sweetie.
Bye.
[MOM] Bye-bye, I love you.
Be safe.
(SIGHS)
(BIRDS CHIRPING)
(PHONE RINGING)
[CJ] Reliable Auto Body.
Yeah, hi, I'm calling about
my parent's car.
[CJ] What's the last name?
Donnelly.
[CJ] Yeah, it's all set.
You picking it up?
Yeah, I was going to
be by in a while.
[CJ] You might want to wait.
The street's blocked off.
Fountain Road?
[CJ] Yeah, the cops
have barricades up.
I'm guessing there was an
accident, I don't know.
Probably some idiot
on their phone.
Oh, okay. I'll be by later then.
[CJ] We'll be here.
Okay, thanks.
(SIRENS WAILING IN THE DISTANCE)
(CROWS CAWING)
(CELLPHONE RINGING)
[HEATHER] Is someone
chasing you?
What? Hello?
[HEATHER] Oh my God!
It looks like Blair Witch!
Why are you FaceTiming me?
So, Wednesday seems
to work best for everybody.
What?
[HEATHER] To get together.
We talked about it, remember?
Wednesday works for everyone.
Susan will be back by then.
Oh, okay.
(CELLPHONE CHIMES)
[SIRI] Reminder, wall guy,
10 a.m. to noon.
Oh.
What, is Wednesday
no good for you?
No, I... Sorry, I've just got
this guy coming over
to fix my wall.
[HEATHER] What happened to it?
Noah punched a hole in it.
[HEATHER] Oh God.
Mackenzie said some kids
have been little dicks
to him lately.
Well, she didn't use that word,
but she said they've been mean.
Yeah, it's those toxic apps.
They're awful to each other.
[HEATHER] No honey, actually she
said this was at school.
Oh, there too. Great.
See, he doesn't, he doesn't
tell me anything.
[HEATHER] Look, I just want
to make sure you're all
doing okay, you know,
with the anniversary...
Or, er... I don't, I don't...
I don't know what
the right word is.
I just, you know.
So, this is why you're
FaceTiming me?
[HEATHER] Yes! I'm worried
about you.
Is he opening up at all?
Ugh, I don't know. I just feel
like I don't know him anymore.
It's just been a hard year.
I know. I know it has. But you
know, it's really important
you talk to him.
Yeah, I try. I just honestly
think he hates me.
[HEATHER] Stop. You know
that's not true.
Spend a day in my house
and try telling me that.
I could use a day away
from Bob, don't tempt me.
Anyway, point is Noah
loves you,
even if he only ever
seldom says it to you.
Very seldom.
[HEATHER] Whatever he does,
that's never changing.
You know why? 'Cause
you're a great mom, okay?
Okay.
Okay. Oh, don't forget
about Wednesday.
You, me, and Susan. And wine.
Thanks, Heather.
[HEATHER] Of course.
Bye.
[HEATHER] Bye.
(BIRDS CHIRPING)
Siri, do not disturb.
[SIRI] Okay, do not disturb
turned on.
[PETER] Hey, it's me.
I'm still at work.
I'm just thinking about you,
that's all.
Thinking I'd try you, no biggie.
Oh, I was going to pick up
a pizza on the way home
for the kids for while you
and I are at dinner.
And speaking of which, I made
a reservation for 8:30.
That's not too late, right?
I'm sort of the fence between
7 and 7:30,
but neither were
available, so...
Anyway, I'm rambling.
If you talk to Noah,
ask him to text me
what he and Emily want
on their pizza, okay?
I gotta go. Bye. Love you.
(EMERGENCY ALERT BUZZING)
[ANNOUNCER] This is a
message from
Marion County Sheriffs
Department.
All Lakewood schools have
been placed on lockdown
due to an ongoing incident.
We urge parents to
please remain calm,
and to refrain from driving
to any of the schools
as doing so could disrupt law
enforcement response efforts.
Lakewood PD and Marion County
Sheriffs Department
social media accounts will
be updated regularly
as more information
becomes available.
We ask for your patience and
understanding as we deal
with this matter. Thank you.
(PHONE RINGING)
[AUTOMATED VOICE] Thank you for
calling Lakewood Elementary.
All lines are currently
busy. Please -
(PHONE RINGING)
[SANDRA] Hello? Hello?
Hello, Mrs. Fisher,
this is Amy Carr.
What's happening?
What's going on?
[SANDRA] We don't know yet.
We're finding out.
The police said you're
on lockdown.
Please tell me everything's
okay. Is Emily okay?
[SANDRA] She's okay.
Please.
[SANDRA] She's okay. We're okay.
Okay, it's not here. It's over
at the high school.
What is? Tell me.
[SANDRA] Okay.
What's happening?
[SANDRA] It's bad.
It's really bad.
There, there's... Okay, second
and third graders -
(PHONE RINGING)
[NOAH'S VOICEMAIL] It's Noah.
Please leave a message.
Hey, it's me. Please call
me when you get this.
Something's happening
at your school.
I'm on my way home.
Please just call me.
(PHONE RINGING)
Oh shit.
(PHONE RINGING)
Come on.
[HEATHER] Amy!
Mackenzie's there!
Heather, did you talk to her?
[HEATHER] Amy, there's
a shooter at the school!
I think somebody's been shot.
Oh, my God!
[HEATHER] I'm driving there
now, Bob's on his way.
I, I can't believe this!
Did you, did you talk
to Mackenzie?
[HEATHER] I can't reach her.
Oh my God! Get out
of the way! Go!
Okay, okay.
(HORNS HONKING)
You focus on driving, I'll try
to reach her, okay?
[HEATHER] Where is Noah?
Did you talk to him?
Is he up?
No, he's still in bed, still...
[HEATHER] Ask him if he's seen
Mackenzie.
I can't get in touch with
any of her friends.
He didn't go to school today.
[HEATHER] Come on, let's go!
He, he stayed home.
[HEATHER] What? No, he didn't.
I saw him getting into his
truck with his backpack
this morning.
Are you sure?
[HEATHER] Yeah, Bob's calling.
I have to go.
Wait, don't, don't! Heather!
Stay on the -
Oh, shit!
Oh, my God.
(PHONE RINGING)
[NOAH'S VOICEMAIL] It's Noah.
Please leave a message.
Noah, it's me. Call me back as
soon as you get this, please.
Call me back, okay? Call me.
Shit!
(PHONE RINGING)
[AUTOMATED VOICE] Our
dispatchers are experiencing
unusually high call volumes.
Please stay on the line.
[DEDRA] 911, what is
your emergency?
Hello?
My son's a student at
Lakewood High School.
There's someone with a gun.
[DEDRA] Ma'am,
you're saying your son
is a student at Lakewood High
School? Is that right?
Yeah, I can't reach him.
I'm trying to get there.
[DEDRA] What's your name,
ma'am? Ma'am.
Amy Carr. Amy Carr.
[DEDRA] Okay, Amy, the police
have set up a staging area
at the Lakewood Community
Center.
Do you know where that is?
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
[DEDRA] As students
are evacuated,
they're going to be bussed to
reunite with their parents.
I can't get there.
I don't have a car,
and I'm very far away.
I was jogging.
[DEDRA] Can you ask
someone to pick you up
and bring you there?
Please just tell me what's
going on. Is my son,
can you confirm if he went
to school or not, please?
[DEDRA] I'm sorry, I don't
have that information, Amy.
But if you hear from your son,
try to contact us again.
I, he was home when I left.
[DEDRA] I'm having a hard
time hearing you.
He was sleeping, and now, now...
[DEDRA] Amy, find a ride
to the community centre.
If you call us back,
you can ask for me.
My name Dedra Wilkinson.
Dedra Wilkinson.
[DEDRA] They'll put you
through to me if they can.
They will?
[DEDRA] If they can. The lines
are ringing off the hook here,
Amy, okay?
Okay, thank you.
[DEDRA] Alright?
Thank you so much.
[DEDRA] You're welcome.
(PHONE BEEPS)
Dedra Wilkinson.
(PHONE RINGING)
[HEATHER'S VOICEMAIL] Hi, you
have reached the cellphone
of Heather Euclid, Outreach
Director of the Marion County
YMCA, where caring, honor,
respect and responsibility
are our core values.
I'm not available to take
your call right now,
but if you'll please leave
your name, number,
and the time you're calling,
I'll get back to you
as soon as possible. Thank you,
and have a great day.
(PHONE BEEPS)
Heather, Heather, it's me. I
need you to come get me.
I'm trying to get to the,
I'm trying to get
to the community centre, but I'm
five miles away from home
and I need a ride. Please,
just call me back.
[SIRI] Lakewood Community
Centre, four miles.
Estimated run time, one hour.
Siri, call Susan.
[SIRI] Calling Susan.
(PHONE RINGING)
[SUSAN] Oh my God, Amy, hi.
Hey, Susan, it's me.
Can you hear me?
[SUSAN] Yeah.
Can you hear me? Did you
hear what's going on?
I need you to come get me.
[SUSAN] Amy, I'm so sorry.
Yeah, I need a ride. I'm -
[SUSAN] I'm not home.
I'm in Chicago for work.
I don't get back until Tuesday.
Okay, Never mind.
Siri, directions to Lakewood
Community Centre, fastest route.
[SIRI] Starting route.
Shit.
[SIRI] Take Rosewood Trail for
half a mile, then turn left.
(PHONE RINGING)
Come on! Oh my God!
(PHONE RINGING)
[AUTOMATED VOICE] Our
dispatchers are experiencing
an unusually high call volume.
Please stay on the line
for the next available operator.
(PHONE RINGING)
[OPERATOR] Lakewood
Police Department.
My son is a student at
Lakewood High School.
[OPERATOR] What's your
son's name, ma'am?
Noah Carr. C-A-R-R, Carr.
[OPERATOR] Ma'am, we've
set up a staging area
where you can meet up
with your child.
Yeah, I'm trying to get there
but - (GRUNTS)
[OPERATOR] I need you to
get to the staging area
as soon as you can.
I'm trying, I'm trying. Can
you confirm he's there
at the school?
[OPERATOR] I'm sorry, what?
You said he's a student?
Yes, he is, but I, I'm not
sure he went today.
My, my neighbor said
she saw him though.
[OPERATOR] I'm sorry, we just
don't know that, ma'am.
[AMY] Hey!
[OPERATOR] There's no way
of knowing whether or not -
[AMY] Stop!
[OPERATOR] Ma'am...
Hey! Stop, wait! No!
(PHONE BEEPS)
Shit! Shit!
Hello? Hello?
Shit!
Call Noah.
[SIRI] Calling Noah.
(PHONE RINGING)
[NOAH'S VOICEMAIL] It's Noah.
Please leave a message.
[REPORTER] You can see
from our live footage here
that we're now seeing several
groupings of students
being brought out.
[REPORTER 2] There are more
students coming out right now.
[REPORTER] There are reporters
on the ground.
[REPORTER 2] Oh my God.
[REPORTER] We did speak with
a student a moment ago
who described a situation
inside the school.
[STUDENT] People kept running,
and I was running too.
And then Ms. Dwyer told us
to go into a classroom
and turn off the lights
like we practiced.
But we just heard more shots,
and we were afraid
he was going to shoot
through the door.
[SIRI] Lyft booked. Your driver
will arrive in five minutes.
[REPORTER 2] ... with an assault
style weapon,
and potentially multiple
victims.
But again, these reports are
unconfirmed as of right now.
[REPORTER] Got it, Danny.
Have parents been able
to reach their kids? Are they
able to get in touch with them?
[REPORTER 2] That's the other
part of this.
(CELLPHONE RINGS)
[SIRI] Unknown number.
Hello.
[JERRY] Yeah, I'm here to fix -
Hello? Who's this?
[JERRY] Hello, this is Jerry.
I'm here to fix your wall.
Yeah, no, no. I can't talk.
I have to go.
[JERRY] We scheduled between
ten and noon, right?
But there's been an emergency.
I have to go.
[JERRY] Well, lady, I'm here.
Wait! Hold on! Hold on!
Are you still there?
[JERRY] Yeah, what did you say?
Are you there, at the house?
[JERRY] Yeah, I'm at your house.
Can you see a white
pick up truck?
[JERRY] Can I see a what?
In my driveway?
[JERRY] Uh...
Can you see a white
pick up truck?
[JERRY] No, I just see a car.
Shit!
(PHONE RINGING)
[CJ] Reliable Auto Body.
This is CJ.
Yes. My name's Amy Carr,
we spoke before.
[CJ] Yeah.
About my parent's pick up.
[CJ] Oh yeah, yeah.
Okay, I was hoping you could
help me with something.
Can you see anything, what's
happening at the school?
[CJ] Well, listen lady, the cops
have the streets blocked off.
My son's a student
at the school.
[CJ] Oh.
And I'm trying to find out.
Is... Can you go any closer?
Can you check?
I know this is weird.
If it's a risk, don't do it,
but if you could just...
[CJ] I can't, I can't.
Please!
[CJ] It's not that I don't want
to, but a bunch of cops
are right outside. They told
everyone to stay inside.
Right, I just need to know
if he's there or not.
Can you, can you please?
[CJ] They're not
going to tell me.
I get it, I know. But if his
truck's there, I'll know he is.
It's a white pick up truck.
[CJ] Uh...
Please. Please, CJ, I'm
so scared right now.
My dad, Gary Donnelly, he's
been coming to you guys
for years. He knows the owner.
Is he there, Chuck?
Chuck, the owner?
[CJ] Chuck's not in today.
But he would remember my son.
My dad's been bringing him by
since he was little.
Please, if you could just...
[CJ] What kind of truck is it?
Okay, it's a white
Chevy Silverado.
A white Chevy Silverado truck.
It's, the number plate
is 763...
Those are the first three
numbers. It'll be...
It'll be there in the front
student parking lot.
[CJ] Okay.
Please, CJ. Im absolutely
begging you.
[CJ] Alright, I'll call you
back once I check.
Thank you. Thank you.
(PHONE RINGING)
[NOAH'S VOICEMAIL] This is Noah.
Please leave a message.
Noah, it's me. Please call me
back as soon as you get this.
I just need to know you're okay.
Call me back.
[REPORTER] No police have
been able to get inside
the building, or have
discussed -
(STREAMING FREEZES)
- for the suspect.
[REPORTER 2] Marion County
Sheriffs Department
has been updating the public -
(STREAMING FREEZES)
(GROANS)
(SCREAMS)
(PHONE RINGING)
[HEATHER] Hello?
Heather! Heather! It's me,
it's me. Can you hear me?
[HEATHER] Amy! Amy,
where are you?
We're all here, all the parents.
We're here at the
community centre.
Yeah, what are they saying?
[HEATHER] Nothing, just to wait.
They're not saying anything.
Oh, shit.
[HEATHER] I can't
reach Mackenzie.
Has Noah seen her?
What?
[HEATHER] What did he say?
You said you left Noah.
Yeah, I haven't reached him yet.
[HEATHER] She hasn't
heard anything either.
I don't know, Bob!
Heather, can you come get me?
[HEATHER] Oh, Amy,
I can't leave here now.
Please.
[HEATHER] I have to make
sure Mackenzie's okay.
Please, I have to get there too.
[HEATHER] I can't.
Can you please ask Bob?
Can you ask him?
[HEATHER] I can't leave
here yet.
Why aren't they telling
us anything?
Oh God, please, Heather.
I've got to get there.
[HEATHER] Hold on, they're
saying something.
Hold on.
Wait! What are they saying?
[HEATHER] Just a second.
I can't hear you.
I have to go.
No! Don't hang up! Heather!
Heather!
[SIRI] Your Lyft will arrive
in four minutes.
Come on.
(PHONE RINGING)
[AUTOMATED VOICE] Our
dispatchers are experiencing
an unusually high call volume.
Please stay on the line
to speak to our next
available operator.
Our dispatchers are
experiencing -
[SIRI] Unknown number.
Hello? Who's this?
[CJ] Hey, it's CJ.
Hey.
[CJ] CJ From Reliable Auto Body.
Can you see anything?
Did you see his truck?
[CJ] Yeah, it's there, it's
there. A white Silverado.
And you're positive it's his?
[CJ] Yeah, yeah, 73626. I'm
looking right at it right now.
Okay, um... If you hear anything
else, if you see anything -
[CJ] There's only so
much I can see.
But if you see a teenage
boy with brown hair,
he's got black sneakers
with yellow laces,
if you see him, can you please
just call me back?
[CJ] Yeah, okay.
Okay, thank you.
Thank you so much.
[CJ] Go do what you need to do,
alright? I'm here.
Thank you, CJ. Thank you.
[AUTOMATED VOICE] Our
dispatchers are experiencing
an unusually high call volume.
Please stay on the line
to speak to a -
[OPERATOR] 911, what is
your emergency?
Hello? My, my son's
at the school.
[OPERATOR] Police are
on the scene, ma'am.
Yeah, I know, I just, I'm
trying to reach Dedra.
She's a dispatcher.
[OPERATOR] Okay.
She said you'd put
my call through.
[OPERATOR] A 911 dispatcher?
Yeah. Yeah, her name
is Dedra, Dedra Wilkins.
She said she'd put, you'd
put me through.
[OPERATOR] Okay, ma'am,
let me...
Okay, ma'am, I'm putting
you through.
Thank you.
(BEEPING)
[DEDRA] This is Dedra
Wilkinson, Mrs. Carr.
Are you there?
Hi, it's, it's me.
[DEDRA] Did your son
contact you?
Have you heard from him?
He's there. He's there
at the school.
[DEDRA] You spoke to your son?
No, but... His truck's there.
[DEDRA] His truck
is at the school.
Did you make it to
the community centre?
I'm trying to get there.
I'm just...
[DEDRA] Are you feeling okay?
Keep talking to me, Mrs. Carr.
I just feel dizzy.
[DEDRA] Do you have
a medical condition?
No, no, I just...
[DEDRA] Where are you?
Can you sit down
somewhere, Mrs. Carr?
I can't catch my breath.
[DEDRA] Take a breath.
Do you know your location?
Where the fuck am I?
It looks like Road 138, or 134.
[DEDRA] Road 134. Do you feel
like you might pass out?
No, it's okay.
[DEDRA] Try to breathe.
Deep breaths.
In and out, okay?
I'm trying to, I called a Lyft.
[DEDRA] Good, good.
Let me see, and it's...
What? What?
[DEDRA] What's wrong?
Oh my God. It's saying
he's 15 minutes away.
He was right here.
[DEDRA] Okay, sit tight.
I'm not going to let you go
until I know you're safe.
Stay where you are.
No, I can't. I have
to keep moving.
[DEDRA] If you have
a ride coming,
you should stay where you are.
No, I can't. I have to, I need
to know he's okay.
[DEDRA] I understand, but you
need to stay calm, okay?
(PANTING)
[DEDRA] Mrs. Carr?
Can you hear me?
Are you okay?
Okay, thank you.
[DEDRA] If you're okay, I'm
going to let you go now.
Thank you so much.
[DEDRA] Alright, be safe.
(PHONE BEEPS)
(PHONE RINGING)
Hello?
[DRIVER] Hello?
Is this... Is this
the Lyft driver?
[DRIVER] Yeah, is this Amy?
Hello?
Yeah, how close are you?
[DRIVER] I'm coming
as fast as I can
but it's at least 40 minutes.
Traffic is pretty backed up.
No. No, I can't wait that long.
[DRIVER] Look, can you
meet me at the 138?
It's crazy, the whole town
is locked down.
Try to meet me at the 138.
Okay, yeah. I'm going to
head there right now.
[DRIVER] Okay.
Okay, thank you.
[SIRI] Searching for GPS signal.
Oh, come on! Where am I?
Shit!
Shit. Okay.
Okay.
(CELLPHONE RINGS)
[SIRI] Reliable Auto Body.
Hello.
[CJ] Hello? Yeah, it's CJ.
CJ, did you see him?
[CJ] No, but they
searched his truck.
What? What?
[CJ] Yeah, a bunch of cops
starting looking through it
with the K9.
Why would they search his truck?
[CJ] I don't know.
(GRUNTS)
[CJ] Hello? Hello?
Hey, hello?
[AMY] He's a good kid. He is.
[AMY] Why did they
search his truck?
He's a good kid.
He's not a bad kid.
He's not.
[AMY] Noah. Noah.
Why would they be
searching his car?
[AMY] Noah.
Did they search his truck?
He's a good kid.
He's not a bad kid.
(CELLPHONE RINGING)
[SIRI] Unknown number.
Unknown number.
Unknown number.
Hello?
[DEDRA] Mrs. Carr, it's
Dedra Wilkinson.
Listen, I have Detective Paulson
from Lakewood PD
on the line for you, okay?
Go ahead, Detective.
[PAULSON] Mrs. Carr, this is
Detective Ed Paulson.
There's been a new development.
I need you to pay attention to
what I'm about to ask you,
and I need you to tell me
the truth, understand?
Yes.
[PAULSON] I have some questions
about your son, Noah.
Where is he?
[PAULSON] He's still
in the building.
What does that mean?
[PAULSON] Unfortunately,
that's all I can tell you
at this point.
What does that mean?
[PAULSON] I just have some
questions I need to ask you,
Mrs. Carr.
Is he okay? Is he alive?
[PAULSON] We believe he is, yes.
You believe?
[PAULSON] Can I ask you a couple
of questions, Mrs. Carr?
Okay.
[PAULSON] Do you keep any
firearms in the house?
What?
[PAULSON] Guns. Do you keep
any guns in your home?
A couple rifles. They used
to go hunting together.
[PAULSON] And where
do you keep those?
Downstairs in the basement.
[PAULSON] And are these
hunting rifles secure?
They're locked up with a code.
[PAULSON] And does your son
know the code, Mrs. Carr?
No. I don't think so.
[PAULSON] Just hunting rifles
in the basement,
no high capacity, or assault
weapons, or -
No.
[PAULSON] To the best
of your knowledge,
has he ordered anything
from a gun retailer recently,
Mrs. Carr?
No. I need to know
if my son's okay.
[PAULSON] Do you think
he could have received
an order without you noticing,
like ammunition?
No.
[PAULSON] Holsters?
No. Why, why are you asking
me these questions?
[PAULSON] Does Noah take any
prescription medications?
[PAULSON] Mrs. Carr?
[PAULSON] You there?
[DEDRA] Are you
still there, Amy?
[PAULSON] Mrs. Carr?
Lexapro.
[PAULSON] Okay.
Just ten milligrams.
[PAULSON] Have you noticed
any changes
in his behavior lately?
He's been upset.
[PAULSON] How long do you think
he's been feeling upset?
Since last year.
[PAULSON] Can you say why?
His father passed away.
[PAULSON] How long ago
did his father...
A year ago.
[PAULSON] A year ago today?
No, it's Sunday.
[PAULSON] Ah. Thank you,
Mrs. Carr.
If you hear anything from Noah,
call 911 immediately,
and asked to be patched in
directly to my cell, okay?
Thanks very much.
(PHONE BEEPS)
(GASPING)
[REPORTER] We know
among those,
students say at least one
of them is a teacher,
and we heard from somebody
talking about a teacher
who protected the rest
of their class.
[REPORTER 2] Alright, Susanna.
And I want to jump in.
We have confirmation, that
female victim has just died.
[REPORTER] Oh.
[REPORTER 2] As a result
of her injuries.
We have one fatality
in this situation,
a female who was
actually being treated
at Lakewood Hospital.
We are now getting word
that she has passed
from her injuries.
[REPORTER] It's just the
worst, worst fear
when we cover stories like this.
You hear about people being...
One person was shot
in the leg, we heard from
a student out there,
but to hear that somebody
lost their life,
is just devastating,
especially if you're a parent
who can't get in touch
with your daughter.
[REPORTER 2] Very difficult
situation,
and extremely heartbreaking
to hear again,
that is one female victim has
been pronounced dead
from her -
My dad is dead.
[NOAH] Two days ago he was
here, and now...
How am I supposed to accept
that a car accident
took him away?
Dad, I love you, and
I miss you so much.
(SOBBING)
(PHONE RINGING)
[NOAH'S VOICEMAIL] It's Noah.
Please leave a message.
Noah, it's me.
Listen, the police... The police
are saying something awful,
and I, I don't want
to believe them,
but I can't stop thinking...
I know you miss him. I know.
I know I made you angry
about so many things.
And I'm sorry. But I love you,
honey, and I want to help you.
Please let me help you, Noah.
I want to do better with you.
So, if what they're
saying is true...
I want you to stop.
Please stop, Noah. If you're
hearing this, please stop.
[AMY] Please pick up Emily from
school who you land.
(PHONE RINGING)
[SANDRA] Mrs. Carr? Hello?
Hello?
[SANDRA] Your number came up.
Everything's still okay here.
The superintendent said that
parents can pick the students up
after six o'clock. Everyone's
in the gymnasium,
and everyone is okay. Okay?
Right, okay, yeah.
[SANDRA] Everything's okay.
That's why I was
calling. I, uh...
[SANDRA] Hello?
Can I speak to Emily?
Is that okay?
[SANDRA] Sure, of course. Hang
on a second, let me get her.
Can you get Emily?
[SANDRA] Come here.
[SANDRA] It's your mama.
Come on.
There you go.
[EMILY] Hello?
Hi, sweetie.
[EMILY] Hi, mama.
You okay?
[EMILY] Uh, yeah.
Good, good.
Listen, I don't think I can get
there to pick you up,
but Grammy's going
to come, okay?
She might be a little late.
[EMILY] Mom, where are
you going to be?
I'm not sure.
[EMILY] What's happening
at Noah's school?
Shh. I'm trying to find out.
I'm trying to find out.
Okay?
[EMILY] Is he okay?
Mama?
He's, your brother's...
I'm going to him
right now, okay?
[EMILY] Okay.
Okay. Can you, can you put
Ms. Fisher back on, please?
[EMILY] Okay. I love you, mama.
I love you.
[EMILY] Here, Ms. Fisher.
[SANDRA] Hello? Mrs. Carr?
Hi, so my mother,
she's flying in.
She should be there -
[SANDRA] Okay.
Pick up around six, seven,
maybe later. I don't know.
[SANDRA] Don't worry, we'll be
here. Don't worry, okay?
Whatever you need, Mrs. Carr.
We've got you.
Thank you.
[SANDRA] Oh God.
This is so horrible.
I can't even believe
this is happening.
Yeah.
[SANDRA] I'm so sorry.
Be safe.
(SOBBING)
(CELLPHONE RINGING)
[SIRI] Reliable Auto Body.
Hello?
[CJ] Hey, it's CJ again.
(POLICE CHATTER & SIRENS)
CJ?
[CJ] Yeah.
What's that, what's that noise?
What's happening?
[CJ] I was finally able
to step outside.
Listen, I don't know
what's going on,
but the cops are searching
more cars.
Why?
[CJ] I don't know,
but they're doing it.
I see one, two, they're
searching four more cars.
They've got the dogs
sniffing them too,
just like with your
son's pick up.
Okay. Okay, you call me back
if you see anything else?
[CJ] I will.
Yeah, that's great. Thanks, CJ.
(PHONE RINGING)
[HEATHER] Hello?
Heather!
[HEATHER] Amy? We're on our
way to the hospital.
Oh my God, is Mackenzie okay?
[HEATHER] Oh no, she's okay.
She got out.
Okay, did you talk to her?
[HEATHER] Just for a minute.
She dropped her phone
when she was running.
Did she say anything about Noah?
[HEATHER] No, I don't...
I don't know.
You don't know?
[HEATHER] You haven't
talked to him?
Or you don't know?
[HEATHER] I don't know, Amy.
She was so upset.
I didn't get a chance
to ask her anything.
Okay, okay, okay. Just call me
back as soon as you hear
anything, please.
[HEATHER] Of course, I will.
I'm sorry, I will.
(PHONE BEEPING)
Hello? Hello? Who is this?
[NOAH] (BREATHING)
Noah!
[NOAH] Help.
Sweetie, are you okay?
I hear you. Are you okay?
[NOAH] (BREATHING)
I'm here. I'm here. Tell me
what's going on.
[NOAH] He's here.
Who's here? What?
[NOAH] He's here.
Noah, Noah, don't! Shit!
Oh my God!
(PHONE RINGING)
[NOAH'S VOICEMAIL] It's Noah.
Please leave a message.
I lost you, what's happening?
Tell me! Call me back!
(PHONE RINGING)
[NOAH'S VOICEMAIL] It's Noah.
Please leave a message.
[AMY] I'm coming,
coming to get you.
Oh, come on.
Oh God. Oh!
(PHONE RINGING)
[DEDRA] 911, what is
your emergency?
Hello?
[DEDRA] Mrs. Carr?
Yeah.
[DEDRA] It's Dedra Wilkinson.
Yeah, I spoke to him.
[DEDRA] Okay.
I spoke to my son.
[DEDRA] What did he say to
you? What did he say?
He said, I don't know,
he sounded scared.
He was still inside.
[DEDRA] Okay.
And he said someone's here,
or coming. I don't know.
[DEDRA] Did he say who?
Did he say who was coming?
It was, "He's here."
That's what he said.
[DEDRA] I'm transferring you
to Detective Paulson.
Hold, please.
Okay.
[PAULSON] Mrs. Carr?
What the hell is happening?
Please, tell me something.
[PAULSON] Your son called you?
He said, "He's here."
[PAULSON] Okay, did he say
anything else?
It's not him, is it?
[PAULSON] I'm on with
one of the parents now.
Did you... What?
Why did you search his truck?
[PAULSON] We searched his truck
before we confirmed
the suspect's identity.
Right, but you searched four
more cars after, didn't you?
[PAULSON] I need you to listen.
Yes, we did, Mrs. Carr.
It's not my son, is it?
[PAULSON] That's what I'm
trying to tell you!
Can you just listen to me for a
minute, please, Mrs. Carr?
Okay.
[PAULSON] Your son is not
the shooter, okay?
It's not your son.
He's not the shooter.
Why, why did you make
me think that?
[PAULSON] I can assure you that
wasn't my intention, Mrs. Carr.
Why did you ask me
all those things?
[PAULSON] Because I had to.
He's still inside the building,
and I had to let you know.
Then get him out.
[PAULSON] We're working
on that right now, ma'am.
You got other kids out, why
can't you get mine out?
[PAULSON] Mrs. Carr, look,
there are five people
barricaded in the school's
chemistry lab.
Your son is one of them, and
so is the suspect, alright?
We have to be very careful.
Who is he?
[PAULSON] The suspect?
I can't tell you that.
Well, have you spoken to him?
[PAULSON] I haven't personally,
but the Sheriffs Department
negotiation team has, and the
longer we can maintain
contact with him, the better
our chances.
Is he a student?
[PAULSON] I can't tell
you that either.
Look, Mrs. Carr, I understand
that you want -
At least tell me that much.
[PAULSON] I -
If he's a student, at least
let me think he has
a fighting chance against him.
[PAULSON] Please, Mrs. Carr.
Look, he's not a student, okay?
Then who is he?
Why is he doing this?
[PAULSON] We're working
as fast as we can
to try to figure out -
How does someone like that
have so many guns?
[PAULSON] I don't know,
but he's got them.
Then tell me what you do know.
[PAULSON] Our negotiator's
in contact with him,
I told you that. We're
doing everything -
Yeah, well, he doesn't have your
negotiator's son, does he?
He has mine, and an
AR fucking 15 weapon,
and whatever else you said.
Do something about it!
[PAULSON] Mrs. Carr, we're doing
everything in our power
to get your son out safely.
If he calls you again -
Wait! You said, you said
he has five,
there are five people
in the lab, right?
You said that.
[PAULSON] Five people, yes,
including the suspect.
(PHONE RINGING)
[CJ] Reliable Auto Body.
CJ, it's Amy. Listen, I need you
to do something for me, please.
Those trucks, those cars
in the parking lot
that were being searched.
[CJ] Yeah?
Can you check the plates,
the numbers?
[CJ] Yeah, they're kind of far.
Yeah, can you maybe take
a photo and zoom in?
Can you do that, check the
database, the state database?
[CJ] Huh?
You're an inspection
station, right?
You can check who, whose
cars are registered to.
[CJ] Oh yeah, yeah.
I need to know the names.
[CJ] I'll call you once
I've got them.
Okay, thank you.
Thank you so much.
[SIRI] In 30 feet, turn left on
Bannock Trail.
[SIRI] Estimated arrival time
at the 138, 31 minutes.
[SIRI] Return to Riverside Trail
to continue route.
[SIRI] Recalculating. New
estimated arrival, 11 minutes.
(CELLPHONE RINGING)
[SIRI] Reliable Auto Body.
Hello?
[CJ] It's CJ. Yeah,
I ran the plates.
Oh, great, great.
[CJ] You want the VINs or what?
No, the names, the names
of the owners.
[CJ] Yeah, I got all the names
and addresses.
Okay, I got to do this quick.
You want the first one?
Yeah, can you send
me a screenshot?
I don't have a pen.
[CJ] Alright.
Okay, great. Thank you, CJ.
[CJ] Yeah, sure.
Thank you so much.
[CJ] Y eah, okay, yeah. I hope
everything turns out alright.
Okay.
(PHONE RINGING)
[HEATHER'S VOICEMAIL] Hi, you've
reached the cellphone
of Heather Euclid,
Outreach Direc-
Come on, Heather.
(PHONE RINGING)
[HEATHER] Amy.
Hey, are you at the hospital?
[HEATHER] Yeah, we're
at St. Mary's.
Is she okay?
[HEATHER] Yeah, just
a sprained ankle.
How's Noah?
He's still inside.
[HEATHER] Oh my God, Amy.
I know.
[HEATHER] I'm so sorry.
Can I speak to Mackenzie?
[HEATHER] She's still
in a lot of pain.
I know, but I really need
to speak to her.
Please.
[HEATHER] Okay, okay, hold on,
just a second.
Honey.
Thank you.
[MACKENZIE] Hello?
Mackenzie, are you okay?
[MACKENZIE] Yeah, I was far
away when it happened.
So, you didn't see who
was doing this?
[MACKENZIE] No.
Okay, listen, I need you to
do something for me.
If you could just tell me if you
know the next names
that I'm about to
tell you, okay?
[MACKENZIE] Okay.
Alright, hold on.
Tyler, Tyler Wilks.
[MACKENZIE] He's in my homeroom.
Okay, that's good. Dawn Flores.
[MACKENZIE] I don't know her.
But she's in the high school?
[MACKENZIE] I think so.
I think she's a senior.
Okay, so she drives.
[MACKENZIE] Yeah.
Okay.
[HEATHER] Amy, what
are you doing?
Just hold on, Heather.
Gabriel Fallon.
[MACKENZIE] No.
Do you know him, anyone, her?
[MACKENZIE] No, but
Julia Fallon does.
[HEATHER] Gabe is Julia's dad.
Okay, so she's probably
driving her dad's car.
Robert Ellis. Any, any student
with that name?
Any one with the
last name Ellis?
[MACKENZIE] Sorry, I was
thinking. No.
You're absolutely sure.
[HEATHER] Amy, she said no.
Not a custodian, or a teacher.
[MACKENZIE] No.
And you're positive?
[MACKENZIE] Yeah,
I do the yearbook.
That's great.
Call work.
[SIRI] Calling work.
(PHONE RINGING)
[AUTOMATED VOICE] Thank you
for calling
the Marion County
Division of Taxation.
If you know your party's
extension -
(PHONE BEEPS)
[AUTOMATED VOICE] Transferring
to Greg Minor.
[GREG] Hi, this is Greg.
Greg, it's Amy.
[GREG] Oh my God, Amy, I just
heard what's happening
at your son's school.
Yeah, listen, can you call me
back from your cell phone?
[GREG] What?
Please, Greg. call me back.
[GREG] Okay, okay,
I'll call you now.
(PHONE BEEPING)
(CELLPHONE RINGING)
[SIRI] Greg Minor.
Greg?
[GREG] Yeah. Are you okay?
Yeah. I need you to pull up
the internal drives,
I need you to pull up
someone's state returns.
His name's Robert John Ellis.
415, apartment 2, Fabrey.
[GREG] Okay, why am I, why am I
pulling these returns?
I need his phone number.
[GREG] That's illegal, Amy.
I know, Greg, but I,
I need you to do this.
That's why I had you call
me from your cellphone.
Didn't want you to
get in trouble.
Please.
He's in the school.
He has my boy.
[GREG] Okay, okay, alright, look
I'm getting it now.
(PHONE BEEPS)
Shit. Oh my God.
[GREG] Okay, here it is.
Okay, thanks.
[GREG] Robert John Ellis,
age 31,
hasn't filed a return
since 2016.
Yes.
[GREG] Income from SSDI,
after that single,
no dependents.
Yeah. Okay. Is there, is there
a cellphone listed?
[GREG] Yeah, assuming
it's still valid.
Yeah.
[GREG] It's -
Can you text it to me, please?
[GREG] Okay, sure, yeah.
You said he filed
a return in 2016.
What was the employment?
[GREG] Lakewood School
Department.
Oh my God.
[GREG] 2014 to 2016.
Was he a teacher?
[GREG] No, he was a
food service worker.
Oh God, Amy, are you okay?
(PHONE BEEPING)
No, Greg, I have to go.
[SIRI] Unknown number.
[GREG] Okay, sure.
Shit, hello.
[DRIVER] Hello, hey. It's your
Lyft driver.
Where are you? I'm just
getting to the 138.
[DRIVER] I just turned off
Hill Bridge Road.
Yeah, I'm not on Hillcrest,
I'm on the 138.
[DRIVER] Is that you?
Yes, it's Amy, but I -
[DRIVER] No, I mean in the grey
sweatshirt, is that you?
Yes! Yes, that's me!
Please, let's go, fast!
[SIRI] Destination, Lakewood
High School.
Estimated arrival, 15 minutes.
Come on, Greg.
One, two, three. Maybe ten. Ten.
Is that enough?
Will you listen then?
And that, that place, the
school, it's just there.
That's it, that's why.
I remember them laughing,
like I didn't know,
like I wasn't there
or something.
I'm sick of waiting. After
today, you'll listen.
And once you see, you'll listen.
(CELL PHONE DINGS)
(PHONE RINGING)
Hello? Are you there?
(CLATTERING)
Robert?
[ROBERT] Who is this?
My name's Amy Carr.
[ROBERT] Are you the police?
No, I am not the police.
[ROBERT] They keep calling me.
They called me too.
[ROBERT] Why?
Because my son
is there with you.
They thought he was
the one doing this.
Is he okay?
[ROBERT] You're lying,
you're the police.
No, I swear I'm not the police.
[ROBERT] Then who are you?
I'm his mom, and I'm worried.
He's a good boy.
He's a good kid, all of them,
they're good kids.
Now, I know, I know you're
angry and scared,
and hurting, but none of this is
going to make it any better.
[ROBERT] (PANTING)
I want this to stop.
I want it to stop too.
Tell me how I can help you.
Tell me what I can do.
(PHONE BEEPING)
Shit! Shit!
(PHONE RINGING)
[AUTOMATED VOICE] The mailbox
is full,
and cannot accept any messages -
Shit!
(PHONE RINGING)
Come on.
[AUTOMATED VOICE] The mailbox
is full -
Shit!
[AUTOMATED VOICE] - and cannot
accept any messages.
(CELL PHONE DINGS)
Come on.
Mom, Mom, I don't have long.
[ROBERT] You're lying.
You're the police.
I hope this isn't the last time
I'll be able to say it to you,
but I love you.
[ROBERT] Who are you?
Please, save this video if
anything happens to me.
[DRIVER] Excuse me, miss.
Are you okay?
Yeah, I'm fine.
(CELLPHONE RINGING)
[SIRI] No caller ID.
(CELLPHONE RINGING)
Hello?
[PAULSON] This is Detective
Paulson.
How'd you get that number?
I, uh...
[PAULSON] You just put all those
kids at risk. Your kid!
He worked at the cafeteria.
[PAULSON] Do you know him?
No, no,
[PAULSON] Then how'd you
get the number?
Mrs. Carr, how did you
get his number?
Does that matter right now?
[PAULSON] It matters if you're
not telling me something,
if you're providing him
assistance.
You heard me on the call.
Did it sound like I was
assisting him?
[PAULSON] Listen to me, I want
you to listen to me
very carefully, Mrs. Carr.
Do not call him again, okay?
He says it wants it to stop.
[PAULSON] Not the way
you think he does.
Please, let us do our jobs.
He has my son.
[PAULSON] That's right.
And the likelihood of us
getting him out of there safely
just got a lot more complicated.
Please, do not interfere,
Mrs. Carr. No more calls.
(PHONE BEEPS)
[REPORTER 2] You're seeing SWA moving in now,
into the building.
[REPORTER] There's something
definitely happening.
On the Sky Cam, Danny.
[REPORTER 2] SWAT's there, SWA is inside the high school,
moving in what appears to be
some sort of tactical formation.
[REPORTER] Now, I'm
told that the governor
has offered Lakewood PD
assistance
from the National Guard.
[REPORTER 2] It seems a terrible
day is finally reaching some -
Excuse me, do you have
a charger for an iPhone?
Sorry, just an Android.
(PHONE RINGING)
[DEDRA] 911, what is
your emergency?
Yes, can I speak with
Dedra Wilkinson, please?
[DEDRA] Mrs. Carr?
Is that you, Amy?
Hey.
[DEDRA] Yes, hello,
it's me. Hi.
Hi.
[DEDRA] You okay?
How are you holding up?
Not great.
[DEDRA] Are you still
on the road?
Yeah, but I'm in a car now.
[DEDRA] That's good. What can
I help you with?
Just didn't want to be alone.
[DEDRA] I understand.
I'm here if you need me to be.
How is this happening?
[DEDRA] You've just
got to hang in there.
You've been staying so strong.
I have, but I'm not. I'm not.
[DEDRA] You are, Amy.
You're doing everything
you need to be doing
for your son.
No, I'm barely holding on. I
shouldn't have made him go.
I shouldn't.
[DEDRA] Listen, this is not
your fault, Amy.
Yeah, it's mine. I should have
just let him stay home,
and left him alone.
[DEDRA] You did what any
other mom would do.
You got your son up when he
couldn't get up on his own.
You got him on his
feet, and made sure
he got to where he needed to be.
Because he's your child, and
because you love him.
Simple as that. You didn't know
today was going to be like this.
Nobody did. That's my point.
And he knows that, Mrs. Carr.
He's not blaming you.
He's holding on to
you right now.
He's holding on to that love.
[DEDRA] I might just be a
voice on the other end
of this line, but I'm
here for you.
I'm praying for you, Mrs. Carr.
For you and everyone else.
Thank you.
[DEDRA] You're welcome.
(PHONE BEEPS)
[DEDRA] Amy, are you
still there?
Oh God. I think it's the
detective calling.
[DEDRA] I'll let you go.
But...
[DEDRA] You have to
take that call, Mrs. Carr.
Will you stay on the line?
[DEDRA] Yes, yes, now answer.
I promise I'll stay on the line,
just please, answer the call.
Oh God, okay.
(PHONE BEEPING)
Are you still there?
[DEDRA] I am.
[PAULSON] Who's that?
[DEDRA] It's Dedra
Wilkinson, Detective.
I'm the 911 dispatcher
you spoke with before.
Please, just...
[PAULSON] Mrs. Carr,
the suspect has cut off
contact with us.
What does that mean?
Is he okay, my son?
[PAULSON] We don't know.
I have Sargent Brant
from the crisis negotiation
unit on the line.
[BRANT] Mrs. Carr?
Oh God. I'm sorry, I didn't
mean, I didn't mean to make
things worse, I was just
trying to reach him.
[BRANT] I understand.
I understand that,
and I wouldn't characterize
it that way at all.
Why is this happening?
Why is he doing this?
[BRANT] We don't know.
But I do know
he's in possession of
multiple firearms,
and he's demonstrated a
willingness to use them.
Like Detective Paulson said,
we've lost communication
with the suspect, and we're
running out of time.
We need your help.
Yeah, yeah, sure.
[BRANT] You were able to make
contact with the suspect,
and you were able to remain
on the line with him.
For like ten seconds.
[PAULSON] Which is ten
seconds longer
than what we're getting
out of him now.
No, no.
[BRANT] We're not asking
you to play negotiator,
not at all. Okay, we just need
to you to distract him
long enough for SWAT to reach
the chemistry lab.
What if I say the wrong thing?
[BRANT] We'll guide you
through all of it, okay?
We're going to tell you
what to say.
No, I could say something
that makes it -
[BRANT] It's okay, Amy.
It's okay.
[PAULSON] If we're doing this,
we have to go now.
[BRANT] Do you have access to a
second phone line, Mrs. Carr?
No, I, I don't have another
phone, I'm in a car.
[DRIVER] Hey, here you go.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
[BRANT] Mrs. Carr, did you
get another phone?
Yeah.
[BRANT] Okay, stand by.
Okay.
[BRANT] We're going to
connect you to Robert.
(HORNS HONKING)
[BRANT] Okay, we'll be
listening in,
and here on the other line
if you need us, alright?
(PHONE RINGING)
[PAULSON] SWAT team is standing
by at the north end
of the school.
He's not picking up.
[BRANT] He might have
put down his phone.
Just don't hang up.
(PHONE RINGING)
Robert.
[ROBERT] Hello?
Hello, it's Amy Carr.
[PAULSON] She's on with him now.
[ROBERT] You're the one
who called before?
Yes, that's right.
[BRANT] Alright, now ask
him if he's okay.
Is everything, is everything
okay, Robert?
Are you okay? Do you
need medical help?
[ROBERT] No.
[BRANT] Ask about
the students now.
Does anyone... Is everyone
else okay?
[ROBERT] Not everyone.
[PAULSON] Victim reported,
we've got a possible casualty.
Listen, Robert, I'm very
worried about my son.
(POLICE CHATTER)
Is he okay?
(TALKING IN THE BACKGROUND)
Is that him? Is that Noah?
Please tell me.
[BRANT] Try to respond to what
Robert is saying to you.
Robert, is he still with you?
[ROBERT] Yes.
[BRANT] Don't draw attention
to your son.
Focus on the suspect.
[ROBERT] Hey, hey, hey, hey.
Oh, God.
[ROBERT] They keep moving.
I told them, no moving.
Who's moving, Robert?
Stay with me, stay with me.
[ROBERT] You need to listen.
All of you, no more moving!
[BRANT] Just keep him calm.
Tell him you can help.
[ROBERT] Listen!
I want to help you.
[PAULSON] SWAT has
entered the east wing.
Oh my God, please hurry,
please hurry.
[ROBERT] Who were
you talking to?
What?
[ROBERT] Who are you talking to?
You, you. I'm talking
to you, Robert.
I'm talking to you.
Can you hear me?
[ROBERT] I hear people coming.
You're a liar!
You're the police!
What? Who's... No!
I'm not the police.
[ROBERT] Who's out there?
Who's out there?
I swear, I'm not the police.
[BRANT] Okay, just
keep him engaged.
We need some more time.
[ROBERT] Hey! Where's
the other kid?
The kid with the brown hair?
[PAULSON] SWAT team have
reached the forth floor.
[ROBERT] Where did he go?!
Tell me where he is!
(PHONE BEEPS)
Shit!
[BRANT] Amy, you need
to call him back.
Oh my God.
[PAULSON] Stand down.
We lost him.
SWAT, stand down, we have lost
engagement with the suspect.
(PHONE BEEPS)
[AUTOMATED VOICE] The mailbox
is full,
and cannot accept any messages.
Shit!
(SIRENS WAILING)
(HORN HONKING)
[BRANT] Mrs. Carr,
did we lose you?
No, I'm here.
(CELLPHONE RINGING)
Oh my God! Oh my God,
he's calling.
[PAULSON] Is the shooter
calling you, Mrs. Carr?
No, it's Noah. He's
FaceTiming me.
[PAULSON] Mrs. Carr, is
your son with the shooter?
Noah! Honey, are you okay? Noah?
Mom, it's me.
I can't see you. I can
hear you though.
Where are you?
I got away. I'm hiding
in the French room.
Okay, I'm coming to get you.
I'm coming to get you, honey.
You stay where you are.
I love you, baby.
[NOAH] I love you too.
I love you so much.
[PAULSON] Get SWAT in there now!
The police are coming, okay?
We're going to get you out.
[ROBERT] Where's the other kid?
Tell me where he is.
I'm scared.
I'm here. I'm here,
I'm here, baby.
[ROBERT] Tell me where he is!
Okay, okay, I'm sorry!
What's happening? Oh my God!
What's happening?
[PAULSON] SWAT's breaching
the chemistry lab.
Oh my God! No! They're going
to the wrong room!
The French classroom! They're
not in the chemistry lab!
[PAULSON] Order them down, now.
Please, hurry up!
[ROBERT] Next room, now!
(SCREAM)
(GUNSHOTS)
(SCREAMING)
No! Noah!
Oh my God!
I'm coming!
(SCREAMING)
No!
(SIRENS WAILING)
Ma'am!
Stand back. Everybody,
stay back.
[POLICE OFFICER]
Stand by, stand by.
We've got more people
coming out.
We've got more coming out.
Noah! Noah!
Noah!
Mom!
[AMY] Noah!
Mom!
Noah!
Mom!
Noah!
Okay, are you okay? Oh my God.
(SOBBING)
I love you, I love you.
(POLICE RADIO PLAYS FAINTLY)
(PHONE RINGING)
[AMY'S VOICEMAIL]
Hi, this is Amy.
Leave a message,
I'll get back to you.
[PAULSON] Mrs. Carr,
it's Detective Paulson.
I was told that you and
your son were reunited,
and I'm really glad
to hear that.
I also wanted to thank you. I
know what we asked you to do
wasn't easy, but...
You were great.
(PHONE BEEPS)
[GREG] Amy, it's Greg. I just
wanted to check back in.
I hope your son's okay,
and you're okay too.
[MOM] We just landed,
and heard what's going on.
Is Noah alright, is he with you?
We're on our way
to pick up Emily -
[CJ] Hey, Mrs. Carr, it's CJ.
I hope you and your
son got reunited,
and you know, your parents' car
is ready whenever you want -
[HEATHER] Hey, it's Heather.
I am so glad that Noah's okay,
and you're all home safe.
We love you guys, and
we're here if you need us
for anything. Come by, call me.
Whatever you want, I'm here.
I hope you're holding each other
a little tighter today.
I know we are. I love you. Bye.
(PHONE DINGS)
Thank you, Mom.
Love you, hon. There's pancakes
when you're ready.
(PHONE DINGS)
[REPORTER] A moment too
horrific and too tragic
has unfortunately
happened again.
Former graduate of Lakewood High
School, Robert Ellis,
stormed the school
Friday morning,
taking hostages for several
hours before a SWAT team
was able to free a group of
students held captive
in a second floor classroom.
[STUDENT] I just,
I saw kids running,
and I was running too,
and then Ms. Dwyer told us
to go into a classroom
and turn off the lights
like we practiced. But we just
heard more shots.
And we were afraid he
was going to shoot
through the door,
but he just kept going.
So, we started to run
away, and we just ran...
Hey, it's me, Noah.
Day 100 of doing this,
posting this.
Day I think 107 since what
happened at my school,
our school, if...
Yeah, you know.
Hearing a lot of what
you've had to say,
it's inspired me to keep
doing this, to stand up.
Today seems kind of like
a milestone, I guess.
A hundred days of these videos.
A lot's changed in that time.
For me, my life feels like
things are finally starting
to get better.
It's not gone, it'll never
be gone.
I want to keep active, I want to
keep talking to everybody
because this has to stop. It
should have stopped before.
Kids shouldn't have to go
to school and worry
about this happening to them.
And that's why I'm going
to keep doing
whatever I can to
help, you know.
'Cause I know some of you can't.
And I'm going to keep talking
about how wrong this is
because there's no
other way to say it.
And that's why
I won't stay quiet,
and I hope you won't either.