(via WEWS)
...A fund has been set up through the United Way of Geauga County called the Chardon Healing Fund. Already $150,000 has been donated to the fund and 100 percent of the money raised will go to helping the those directly affected by the tragedy, according to Bergant. Donations can be made at any PNC Bank branch or the United Way of Geauga County.
Update: Chardon High School Shooting Memorial Fund
(Via WJW)
The Chardon Angels of Hope Memorial Fund has been set up to benefit victim’s of the the Chardon High School shooting and their families.
On Tuesday victims Russell King Jr., 17, and Demetrius Hewlin passed away from injuries sustained in the shooting. Monday, classmate Daniel Parmertor, 16, passed away. Two Chardon High School students remain hospitalized.
Multiple Fox 8 News sources identify the alleged shooter as Thomas “TJ” Lane. Those sources say Lane is a student at Lake Academy.
Donations can be made at any Huntington National Bank location
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Update 5PM Lawyer issues statement for Lane family
(Via WKYC) WKYC'S Russ Mitchell had the chance to speak exclusively with Bob Farinacci, who is representing TJ Lane.
He read a statement from the Lane family.
"The family wanted me to convey to the citizens of Geauga County and Northeastern Ohio that the family is devastated by this most recent event. They want to give their most heartfelt and sincere condolences to the family of the young man who passed and their continuing prayers are with all those who were injured. This is something that could never have been predicted. TJ's family has asked for some privacy while they try to understand how such a tragedy could have occurred and while they mourn this terrible loss for their community."
Read more http://www.wkyc.com/news/article/232808/396/Chardon-High-School-shooting-Lawyer-issues-statement-for-Lane-family-
Update 4PM Chardon High shooting suspect appears in court
(Via WEWS) Prosecutor David Joyce said TJ Lane didn't know his victims and chose them randomly. He also said Lane admitted firing 10 shots at Chardon High School.
Geauga County Juvenile Court Judge Timothy Grendell asked Lane if he understood he has the right to remain silent during the proceedings. Lane responded "yes."
Grendell issued a gag order, banning lawyers from both sides from talking to the media about Lane or the case.
Prosecutors have until March 1 to charge TJ Lane
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Update 2:45pm "The shooter fired at least six shots at victims in the cafeteria and in a hallway".
(Via CNN)...Police Chief Tim McKenna said the motive remained unclear. He hoped prosecutors could provide more information after a hearing in juvenile court Tuesday afternoon.
The suspect was scheduled to appear in juvenile court at 3:30 p.m.
"I have not talked to the prosecuting attorney, David Joyce, yet, but what we would assume is that this case would be at some point bound over and he would be tried, in all likelihood, as an adult," DeWine said on CNN.
A law enforcement source told CNN on Tuesday that the weapon used in the shooting was a .22-caliber handgun that the suspect got from a "close associate or family member." It was unclear exactly how or when he got the semi-automatic handgun, the source said. The gun had been legally purchased in the last few years, the source said.
The source said the shooter fired at least six shots at victims in the cafeteria and in a hallway.Police found the gun inside the school, apparently dropped by the suspect as he ran away, the source said..
Read more http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/28/justice/ohio-school-shooting/index.html?hpt=hp_t3
Update 2PM Chardon High School Shooting Memorial Fund
The Chardon Angels of Hope Memorial Fund has been set up to benefit victim’s of the the Chardon High School shooting and their families.
On Tuesday victims Russell King Jr., 17, and Demetrius Hewlin passed away from injuries sustained in the shooting. Monday, classmate Daniel Parmertor, 16, passed away. Two Chardon High School students remain hospitalized.
Multiple Fox 8 News sources identify the alleged shooter as Thomas “TJ” Lane. Those sources say Lane is a student at Lake Academy.
Donations can be made at any Huntington National Bank location
Update 1PM: Third student dies in Chardon shooting
MetroHealth Medical Center confirmed a third student, Demetrius Hewlin , has died following a shooting rampage at Chardon High School that ended with five shot and one under arrest.
His family made the following statement:
“We are very saddened by the loss of our son and others in our Chardon community. Demetrius was a happy young man who loved life and his family and friends. We will miss him very much but we are proud that he will be able to help others through organ donation. We ask that you respect our privacy during this difficult time.“
Read more: http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/news/local_news/oh_geauga/Third-student-Demetrius-Hewlin-dies-after-shooting-rampage-at-Chardon-High-School#ixzz1nnPQ8psD
Update 10AM Second student dies in Ohio high school shooting
The death of a second student in the Chardon High School shooting has been announced at a mid-morning news conference. Chardon Police Chief Tim McKenna announced that Russell King Jr. died at 4:49 a.m. Tuesday morning.
...The Chardon School District remains closed for a second day, but plans were announced at the news conference for returning students to the classroom.
On Wednesday, February 29 high school teachers and staff are to report to the high school while K-8 teachers and staff are to report to Munson Elementary.
Read more http://www.wkyc.com/news/article/232852/33/Chardon-High-School-Shooting-2nd-students-death-confirmed
Update 6:15PM Teachers’ Heroic Actions During Chardon High Shooting
"....Students said that after the teen gunman opened fire, he was charged by Frank Hall, who among other things is an assistant football coach.
Witnesses said Mr. Hall, known at Chardon High as a gentle giant, then chased the suspect from the building.
Student Madison Hess told Fox 8, “I’m actually not really shocked, I mean he’s that kind of teacher who will do anything to save his students.”
Students also said that as the victims lay bleeding from their wounds, math teacher Joe Ricci pulled one of them into a classroom and began rendering first aid until paramedics arrived."
http://fox8.com/2012/02/27/teachers-heroic-actions-during-chardon-high-shooting/
Update 6PM Source identifies Chardon High School shooting suspect as TJ Lane
Read more: http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/news/local_news/oh_geauga/fbi-identifies-chardon-high-school-shooting-suspect-as-tj-lane#ixzz1nimsrcT6
Update 4PM: Gawker: Ohio High School Gunman in Recent Facebook Posting: ‘Die, All of You’
"A high school student accused of shooting five students at Chardon High School in Chardon, Ohio, this morning has been identified as a student named Thomas "T.J." Lane. The attack this morning injured four students and killed one, 16-year-old Daniel Parmertor.
A few students have described Lane as a "bullied outcast." He reportedly lived with his grandparents and took a bus from Chardon to Lake Academy, an alternative school for "at-risk" students in Willoughby, Ohio, every morning. Some reports say that Lane had written threatening messages on his Twitter feed in the past few weeks, and his alleged Facebook page includes a lengthy note about "mistreated peasants" that ended with, "Die all of you."
A Chardon junior named Nate Mueller told the Cleveland Plain Dealer today that Lane approached a cafeteria table where he and three other students—Russell King, Nick Walczak and Demetrius Hewlin—had been sitting and talking:
Nate said he heard a gunshot behind him. He turned and felt a sting on his ear.Lane's alleged Facebook page has already been searched for any warnings of the attack. The Daily Caller picked out this particular status, posted on Jan. 20. It has been shared more than 100 times on Facebook today, as Lane did not use any privacy settings for his wall"
"My friends were crawling on the floor, and one of my friends was bent over the table, and he was shot," Nate said. "It was almost like a firecracker went off. I turned around and saw [T.J.] standing with a gun and I saw him take a shot."
Nate, who has a scratch on his upper right ear, said he ran out of the building, hid behind a car and called 9-1-1.
Nate said his group was friends with T.J. through middle school, but in high school, T.J. went a separate way.
Russell, he said, had recently started dating T.J.'s ex-girlfriend, who is home-schooled.
"He was silent the whole time," said Nate, who was waiting for a bus to his culinary arts classes at Auburn Career Center. "That's what made it so random."
Read the posting here http://gawker.com/5888671/ohio-high-school-gunman-in-recent-facebook-posting-die-all-of-you
Courtesy of WJW
(via WEWS)
"CHARDON, Ohio - The name of a student killed after a shooting rampage at Chardon High School Monday has been released.
A spokeswoman for MetroHealth Medical Center said Daniel Parmertor died as a result of being shot.
His family released this statement through the hospital:
“We are shocked by this senseless tragedy. Danny was a bright young boy who had a bright future ahead of him. The family is torn by this loss. We ask that you respect our privacy during this difficult time.“
The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office said Parmertor was 16 years old.
Parmentor and two other victims from the shooting were taken to MetroHealth following the shooting.
Two other victims taken to Hillcrest Hospital are a 17-year-old boy, who is in serious condition, and an 18-year-old girl, who is in stable condition, according to a hospital representative.
Police said the gunman who opened up fire in the school early Monday turned himself in after a teacher apparently chased him out of the building.
No other names have been released yet."
Read more: http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/news/local_news/oh_geauga/report-geauga-county-sheriffs-department-and-oshp-heading-to-chardon-high-school
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