Butte County School Shooting: Community rallies, prays for injured boys [Video]

OROVILLE, Calif. — Two young boys remained in critical but stable condition Thursday after a shooting at their elementary school in the Butte County town of Palermo.

The 56-year-old suspect, Glenn Litton, died by suicide after the shooting.

As the investigation continues, the community gathered to support the families with hope, prayers, and positivity.

“We have had a lot of difficult seasons and that is how we get through them is by coming together as a community,” said one resident.

The community displayed a powerful show of support and hope following the tragedy.

“Believe for a true Christmas miracle, that these boys will come through,” said a local pastor.

Despite the tragedy, there was a collective sense of unity and optimism.

“These families need us to prop them up all the way,” said Stephanie Reynolds Bever, who helped organize a community gathering and emphasized the importance of supporting the …