JOHNSON COUNTY —A former Kansas high school student has admitted to his role in a school shooting.

On Friday, 21-year-old Jaylon D. Elmore pleaded guilty to attempted premeditated murder and possession of a firearm by a felon in connection with the 2022 shooting in the assistant principal's office at Olathe East High School, according to the Johnson County District Attorney's office.

Prosecutors allege Elmore, who was a 19-year-old senior at the time, was called to the office when he refused to allow school officials to search his backpack after reports that he had a gun. Elmore shot school resource officer Erik Clark.

Clark and Elmore shot each other during the scuffle, according to court documents. The assistant principal was hit by bullets “most likely” shot by Clark during the confrontation, investigators said.

Both men survived their injuries and were released shortly after the shooting. Elmore was hospitalized in critical condition for several months.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1652189950125.png" alt="Elmore photo Johnson Co." />
 <figcaption>Elmore photo Johnson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>JOHNSON COUNTY —A former Kansas high school student has admitted to his role in a school shooting.On Friday, 21-year-old Jaylon D. Elmore pleaded guilty to attempted premeditated murder and possession of a firearm by a felon in connection with the 2022 shooting in the assistant principal's office at Olathe East High School, according to the Johnson County District Attorney's office.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/3/1646417385414.png" alt="--Scene outside the school on the morning of the shooting -photo courtesy KMBC TV" />
 <figcaption>--Scene outside the school on the morning of the shooting -photo courtesy KMBC TV</figcaption>
 </figure>Prosecutors allege Elmore, who was a 19-year-old senior at the time, was called to the office when he refused to allow school officials to search his backpack after reports that he had a gun. Elmore shot school resource officer Erik Clark.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/3/1646450835191.png" alt="-Erik Clark-photo courtesy Olathe Police" />
 <figcaption>-Erik Clark-photo courtesy Olathe Police</figcaption>
 </figure>Clark and Elmore shot each other during the scuffle, according to court documents. The assistant principal was hit by bullets “most likely” shot by Clark during the confrontation, investigators said.Both men survived their injuries and were released shortly after the shooting. Elmore was hospitalized in critical condition for several months.Elmore is set for sentencing March 20.

Former student admits guilt in shooting at Kansas high school