What we know about the Apalachee High School shooting victims

A tragic shooting occurred at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, resulting in the deaths of four individuals and injuries to nine others. The victims who lost their lives include two students, Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo, along with two teachers, Christina Irimie and Richard Aspinwall. The suspect, a 14-year-old boy named Colt Gray, has been arrested and will face prosecution as an adult. This article aims to provide more information about the victims of this heartbreaking incident. Mason Schermerhorn was one of the two 14-year-old students who tragically lost their lives. He had recently begun attending Apalachee High School. Friends of Mason's mother shared with the New York Times that he was a lighthearted boy who enjoyed reading, playing video games, and visiting Walt Disney World. Doug Kilburn, a friend of Mason's family, described him as having an 'upbeat attitude about everything. ' Louis Briscoe recounted the painful moment he learned of Mason's death from his mother, stating, 'Nobody should have to go through this type of pain. ' Christian Angulo was the other student who was killed in the shooting. His sister, Lisette Angulo, identified herself as his elder sibling and created a GoFundMe page to help raise funds for his funeral. She described her brother as 'a very good kid and very sweet and so caring. ' Lisette expressed her heartbreak over the loss, stating that Christian was 'loved by many. ' Schoolmates remembered him as funny and laid-back, with one friend who had known him since middle school expressing disbelief after hearing about the shooting. The two teachers who lost their lives were Christina Irimie and Richard Aspinwall. Christina, aged 53, was a math teacher at Apalachee High School. Students described her as patient and caring, highlighting her dedication to her students. Richard Aspinwall, aged 39, was also a math teacher and served as the school's American football defensive coordinator. He received tributes from his peers in the sports community. Mountain View High School, where Richard previously taught, expressed their condolences, stating that their 'thoughts and prayers' were with his family. Brandon Gill, the football coach at Buford High School, praised Richard on social media, calling him a 'helluva human being' who would 'do anything for anyone. ' He described Richard as an 'amazing husband, father, teacher, and coach. ' In addition to the four fatalities, eight students and one teacher were injured during the shooting. The injured teacher, identified as David Phenix, is involved in curriculum assistance at the school. His daughter reported that he underwent surgery after being shot in the hip and expressed her relief that he survived. While little information has been released about the eight injured students, police have stated that all of them are expected to recover. This tragic event has left a profound impact on the community, and many are mourning the loss of the victims.