UPDATE: Two Suspects Now in Custody in Novato Student's Death, Police Say

UPDATE 5:50 P.M.: Two suspects wanted in connection to the death of a Novato High School student are now in custody, the sheriff's office reports. A third is still sought.

The Marin County Sheriff's Office says that the second suspect was captured following what was earlier described as a "tactical" raid in the 1400 block of Leafwood Drive, near Rowland and Novato boulevards.

As of 5:40 p.m., officials said on Twitter that law enforcement investigators were "regrouping with focus on pursuit of 3rd suspect."

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UPDATE 3:30 P.M.: Authorities are searching for additional suspects in the Wednesday killing of a Novato High School student, according to the Marin County Sheriff's Office.

Tactical teams are moving to the 1400 Block of Leafwood Drive to secure the area, the office said.

Authorities less than an hour ago detained a young male in the 400 block of Rowland Blvd in what was described as a "high-risk tactical raid."

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UPDATE 3 P.M.: Authorities have detained someone in connection to the shooting death of a Novato High School student, following a "high-risk tactical raid" outside of a Novato home.

Video of the scene from KRON4 showed authorities, in full tactical gear and holding rifles, detaining a young male.

No one was injured in the raid, the Marin County Sheriff's Office said, adding that investigators will remain at the home, on the 400 block of Rowland Blvd.

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UPDATE 2:23 P.M.: Officials are executing what the Marin County Sheriff's Office called a "high-risk tactical raid" in Novato, as part of a search for the killer of a Novato High School student who was shot to death last night.

The raid is happening in the 400 block of Rowland Blvd. in Novato, the office said.

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UPDATE 12:30 P.M.: Sheriff's officials say this afternoon that there are still no arrests in the death of a Novato High School student who was gunned down last night.

At 12:20 p.m., the sheriff's office wrote on Twitter that the agency is "pursuing all leads" in the homicide.

Prior to that, the agency sent out a photo of the county's CSI team at work in Novato. Officials say the search and rescue team is looking for evidence in and around the crime scene.

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UPDATE 9:30 A.M.: One Novato High School student is hospitalized and another dead following last night's shooting in town, police confirmed this morning.

At a morning news conference outside the school, Marin County Sheriff's Lt. Doug Pittman said that two male students were involved in the double shooting, which was first reported around 5:30 p.m. at the end of Fairway Drive.

One male student died at the scene, and the other— who was stabbed and shot— was taken to an area hospital, where he remains as of Thursday morning, according to Pittman.

The lieutenant would not yet disclose any additional information on the victims' ages or names, as the investigation continues.

"The message that I'm trying to deliver is there is no further threat to the community at this time," he said.

Pittman stressed that the investigation is very active at this time, and would not say if the suspects, described as three Hispanic males, are in custody.

"Information we have in regards to who the possible suspects are is not information I can share at this time," he said.

The sheriff's office had earlier said on Twitter that they planned to comb the area where the boy who died was found, in an effort to find any evidence in the case.

Stay with Patch for the latest as more information becomes available.

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ORIGINAL STORY AS FOLLOWS:

NOVATO, CA- Novato High School will not be in session today, following a deadly double shooting in town last night, officials said.

Right now, details on the connection between the school and the shooting are unclear, but a press conference has been scheduled for 9 a.m., at which time more information is expected. Local reports have indicated that students were involved.

So far, we know that the sheriff's office says they are "working closely" with the high school as "homicide investigation looks to connection with students."

School officials reported on their website that classes are canceled for today.

Due to the shooting incident that occurred on May 25, Novato High School will be closed on Thursday, May 26.

Novato High is the only school that will be closed.

Three suspects remained at large after the shooting Wednesday night. There were no reported arrests in connection with the homicide. Investigators remain at the scene this morning to search the area for evidence.

Marin County Sheriff's Office deputies and Novato Police Department officers responded around 5:30 p.m. to the end of Fairway Drive and located one of the shooting victims.

The victim had also been stabbed and was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. A second shooting victim was later located nearby, according to the sheriff's office.

The second victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. The suspects were described as three Hispanic males, according to the sheriff's office.

SEE ALSO:

• Double Shooting in Novato Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Injured: UPDATE

— Bay City News Service contributed to this report. Image via Shutterstock.