Essex County prosecutors are reportedly leading the investigation. ", Taylor said that this week and in coming weeks, counselors will be available to help anyone who wants "assistance surrounding this loss.". One person was killed and at least one other was wounded. Columbine school shooting 20 years later: Victims' families reflect on He took virtual classes all morning, and then played soccer every other hour, his mother, Hawa Fofana, said. The superintendent of the South Orange-Maplewood School District announced that a student at Columbia High School has passed away. Out of respect for the family we are not sharing the names of the students. "If you didn't have money for lunch, he would pay for his lunch. The staff retiree celebration scheduled for Monday evening is postponed. Get a free morning newsletter with news in Maplewood or any New Jersey town: https://patch.com/subscribe, https://health.choc.org/talking-to-children-about-death-an-age-by-age-guide/, https://childmind.org/guide/helping-children-cope-with-grief/. Student hospitalized after stabbing at Ridge View High School, suspect ", He added, "We have activated our emergency protocols to provide mental health support for Columbia High School, Maplewood Middle and Clinton Elementary. De'Marion Corbett, a Columbia High School student, was shot and killed on April 20 at Riverside Apartments. He would just make my day 10 times better.". While there are still so many unanswered questions, we ask that everyone respect both family's privacy at this very difficult time.". Taylor said some events and procedures around the high school and nearby elementary school are changed for now: Superintendent Taylor wrote, "At this time, out of respect for the family and due to the ongoing nature of the police investigation, we are unable to share the names of the affected students. "It's another case of gun violence in our midst, and please keep him and his memory and their families in your prayers.". It was like they put cold water over my whole body, she said. According to Taylor, both victims were students of Columbia High School. Also, all activities at Underhill field are canceled while the investigation proceeds. Until such time as information is received, we are making preparations for addressing the needs of our students, staff and families. Rebecca Panico may be reached at rpanico@njadvancemedia.com. Dr. Ronald G. Taylor, the South Orange-Maplewood schools superintendent, said in a letter to parents and staff members that the shooting was an inconceivable calamity., Suzanne Fein, who was among Moussas middle school teachers, described him to the local news website The Village Green as a student who never went without a thank you and a kind smile, grateful for all who engaged with him.. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. The pandemic may have upended his life in other ways over the past academic year, his third in high school, but it could not dim his passion for the game. Sanchez later sent an email to CHS parents confirming that the deceased student was an 11th grader, and that another student was hospitalized. Moussa was pronounced dead about a half-hour later, they said. That has this school community in disbelief. Fennelly confirmed the incident took place at Underhill Field, but that the time was unclear. We have activated our emergency protocols to provide mental health support for Columbia High School, Maplewood Middle and Clinton Elementary. 'Its not something that you typically see': Unique tree carving spotted by Cordova Police Department, Local Students head to Disney World to battle out their cooking skills at the Cook Around The World Competition, May features the Moon and the celestial twins, Groundbreaking singer, activist Harry Belafonte has died, Buffalo school bus driver fired after threatening to shoot students, New Orleans senior shatters U.S. record with 125 college offers, $9 million in scholarships. Hernandez told detectives he grabbed a revolver from Aleman and fired two shots, hitting one of the males, according to the criminal complaint in the case. Fofana said she wants justice. When asked if he could imagine why anyone would want to harm Fofana, soccer teammate Joshua Billec said, "I can't. The school's record on student . A report in RLS Media said the death occurred off school grounds. / CBS New York. DeMarion Corbett, a junior at Columbia High School, was killed yesterday (April 20). RCSD: 17 year-old charged with attempted murder following Ridge View HS Don't miss Maplewood or South Orange breaking news alerts when they are announced, or get a free daily newsletter each morning with local news. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). The Essex County Proescutor's Office said the 17-year-old student had a "non-life-threatening" gunshot wound. Yohan Hernandez was arrested on a murder charge last week in the killing of Moussa Fofana, a Columbia High School student, at Underhill Sports Complex on the night of June 6. We will continue working with the Columbia Police Department to fully investigate this homicide., Rutherford said. The investigation is active and ongoing. It was one of the deadliest school shooting incidents in American history. At this time, their injuries are listed as serious. A police officer answered. SOMSD Supt. pic.twitter.com/UmUSTVTSr5. Robertson Onyiuke, a family friend, said Moussa was both still a child and the man of the house., Were all still in shock, Mr. Onyiuke said, adding: I loved that boy like a son.. He never gave problems to anybody., Moussa was killed near the Maplewood soccer field where he played for Columbia High School. The story was updated at 11:20 a.m. with a message from Maplewood Middle School Principal Dara Gronau. And on April 17 a student of Lower Richland High School, Desmond Wilson, was found shot . He confirmed there was one male victim but declined to give the age of the victim. COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) Richland deputies say the suspect in today's stabbing incident at Ridge View High School has been charged as an adult. A positive light in our world has dimmed, and our hearts are forever saddened., Meanwhile, Columbia High School Principal Frank Sanchez sent an email earlier Monday morning to teachers confirming that a few of our students were in a horrible situation last night at Underhill Field and that while authorities had not yet given specifics, it looks like a student may have died.. The person on the bike, who was identified as Hernandezs brother during the court hearing Wednesday, went into a dugout on the baseball field, the witness told detectives. A student who never went without a thank you and a kind smile, grateful for all who engaged with him. "He didnt deserve to be shot just like thatOur life is never going to be the same, never.". With a police vehicles lights flashing around them, investigators worked to piece together what had happened the night before, and local residents expressed shock that a fatal shooting had occurred in what they said was a typically quiet neighborhood. 18-year-old arrested in connection with shooting that killed Columbia An 11th grade student from Columbia High School was killed during a shooting incident on Sunday night at Underhill Field in Maplewood, according to authorities. Her son was later charged in the killing. Hernandez at times gazed upwards towards the ceiling as he appeared over Zoom from the Essex County jail. The 18-year-old was identified as Moussa Fofana. One of them took a swing at him, Hernandez said. In 2019, the owner of a popular New York City comedy club and a nanny who cared for his two children were killed in his Maplewood home. Got photos? We are also keeping the other student who was injured in our thoughts. Anyone with more information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutors Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432. Desmond Wilson, a junior at Lower Richland High School, was killed over the weekend. READ MORE: 'Loss To The World': Maplewood Shooting Victim Mourned. The 16-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. In addition, due to the proximity of Underhill to Clinton Elementary School and the ongoing police investigation taking place, all outdoor activities at Clinton will be canceled for the day (and/or take place indoors where necessary). Students and staff flee as two heavily armed teenagers go on a shooting rampage at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado on April 20, 1999. One person was killed and at least one other was wounded," Dr. Ronald Taylor wrote. Adding to the shock was the crimes setting: near the New Jersey soccer field where Moussa distinguished himself as a leading scorer during his high school teams most recent season. The other 2 male victims who are at a local hospital are 18 & 17-years-old. Richland One Superintendent Dr. Craig Witherspoon issued a statement. Columbia grad student murder puts spotlight on crime, safety record The 17-year-old student is accused of stabbing a 16-year-old male several times in the upper body before running from the scene. Notice a spelling or grammar error in this article? The suspect is now charged with one count of attempted murder. "He was a good child and for somebody to take his life just like that and for you guys to come here and sit here and tell me you guys are going to give him 15 years in prison, that was like a slap in the face to me and my family.". Police officers found Moussa with a gunshot wound shortly before 10 p.m. Sunday near the sports complex after responding to reports of gunfire in the area, according to a statement from Maplewoods police chief, Jimmy DeVaul, and Theodore N. Stephens II, the acting Essex County prosecutor. "We are saddened by the loss to our school community," Taylor wrote, "and will make every effort to help you and your child as you need. Anyone can read what you share. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. On Tuesday, March 29, we received confirmation of the death of a Columbia High School (CHS) student. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Ms. Michaelson, 18, said she often watched Moussa practicing soccer in the street or in his backyard. The Maplewood teenager was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:24 p.m. Please include express written permission from the photographer for us to use them. Adams is not a student at the school, he said. New Jersey Gov. 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Example video title will go here for this video. The athletic field serves Columbia High School in Maplewood, but is located .8 miles from the school. Dr. Ronald Taylor later sent a letter to the community, calling the incident a devastating blow and noting that the BOE retirement ceremony scheduled for Monday night would be canceled, and that all activities at Underhill Field and outdoor activities at Clinton would be canceled for the day: We are in close communication with the authorities. Chief investigative reporter Jonathan Dienst on crime, corruption and terrorism. Activities previously scheduled at Underhill Field have been canceled due to the ongoing police investigation as well as outdoor activities at neighboring Clinton Elementary School. For the second time in less than a week, we are mourning the loss of one of our students. Mental health support will be provided at the high school, as well as Maplewood Middle and Clinton Elementary. An 11th grade student from Columbia High School was killed during a shooting incident on Sunday night at Underhill Field in Maplewood, according to authorities. One teenager was killed and another was injured in a shooting near a New Jersey school on Sunday night, according to Ronald Taylor, the superintendent of the South Orange & Maplewood School District. In that time, they had murdered 12 students and one teacher in what was then the deadliest school shooting in American history. "The fact that this can happen here in Maplewood, you know, it's worrisome," 10th grader Scott Barton said. 20 years after Columbine, what's changed -- and what hasn't -- for 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Hawa Fofana (left), the mother of 18-year-old Moussa Fofana (right), who was killed in Maplewood, NJ, on June 6, 2021. 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We ask everyone to keep those school communities and the families of the two students in your thoughts and prayers., The Columbia Police Department announced theyre investigating a shooting at Riverside Apartments in the 3200 block of Lucius Rd.
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