Apalachee High School shooting victims identified
During a second news briefing, the GBI identified the four victims killed in the shooting at Apalachee High School. Two 14-year-old students, Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo, and two teachers, Richard Aspenwall and Christina Irmie, lost their lives.
BARROW COUNTY, Ga. – Officials have released the names of the two teachers and two students killed during Wednesday’s shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder.
The GBI identified the victims as Richard Aspinwall and Christina Irimie, both math teachers, and students Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo, both 14-years-old.
Richard Apsinwall: Dedicated coach
Richard “Ricky” Aspinwall was a math teacher and assistant football coach for the Apalachee Wildcats.
Richard Aspinwal (Supplied)
Aspinwall is the team’s defensive coordinator, being hired in 2023.
“It’s just so hard to think that somebody that you spent so much time with, because this is my second year with coach, but spending so much time, like family basically,” said sophomore football player, Isaiah Hooks. “So, turning around, knowing that he’s not going to be there.”
He was previously at Mountain View High School in Lawrenceville. The Mountain View HS Athletics posted a heartfelt message on its Facebook page:
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of former Mountain View High School teacher and coach Ricky Aspinwall, who lost his life at Apalachee High School today. Mountain View extends its deepest condolences to the entire Apalachee High School community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this tragic time.”
The Rome native was also previously a teacher at Dunwoody High School.
Christina Irimie: Beloved math teacher
Christina Irimie (Supplied)
Christina Irmie was part of the math department at Apalachee High School.
Students described her as patient and caring.
Mason Schermerhorn
Family members tell FOX 5 that Mason Schemerhorn was 14-years-old.
He was a freshman at Apalachee High School.
Christian Angulo
Freshman Christian Angulo was remembered by friends as a free spirit who loved to make others laugh. The 14-year-old was described as having a “chill” attitude, but was full of life and energy.
What we know about the Apalachee High School shooting
Kemp addresses Apalachee High School shooting
During a second press briefing on the shooting at Apalachee High School, Gov. Brian Kemp appeared with law enforcement, thanking law enforcement, first responders, and school officials, and calling the deadly shooting “everyone’s worst nightmare.”
Four people, two teachers and two students, were killed in the shooting at the high school, which is located about 40 miles northeast of Atlanta. Nine other people were also injured and taken to area hospitals for treatment.
Investigators say the suspected shooter entered the building at around 10:20 a.m. and opened fire.
Law enforcement officers responded immediately and encountered the shooter, who dropped his weapon and surrendered.
Once in custody, the suspect was reportedly interviewed by investigators. A motive behind the shooting has not been revealed.
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