Sanchez later sent an email to CHS parents confirming that the deceased student was an 11th grader, and that another student was hospitalized. Richland One Superintendent Dr. Craig Witherspoon issued a statement. Local journalism needs your support. But that provides little solace for the grieving mother for the star athlete, who was so loved by his classmates that turnout for a memorial service after his death numbered in the thousands. Ronald G. TaylorSouth Orange & Maplewood School District, Board of Education. . Detectives retrieved video from the scene that shows a silver sedan pull up to the field at approximately 9:16 p.m. and several individuals exit it and go in two different directions, the criminal complaint against Hernandez said. We offer our sincere condolences to the family in their time of need. Sign up with your preferences here. A spokesman for the Essex County Prosecutor's Office was not immediately available to comment on the report or confirm to News 4 the purported deal. Although the younger brother was identified by his first name in court documents and during the hearing, NJ Advance Media is not identifying him since he is a minor and was not charged with a crime. He was always so sweet, she said. Crime scene unit cars and police officers spent Monday investigating the death of 18-year-old Moussa Fofana, who was shot inside the Maplewood complex. Here is Superintendent Taylor's full letter: Dear South Orange & Maplewood School Community. Richland Two spokesperson Greg Turchetta and Richland County Sheriff's deputies said the students were involved in a fight at Ridge View High School on Hard Scrabble Road around 10 a.m. Tuesday morning. Superintendent Taylor said Monday, "It is with a very heavy heart that we confirm there was a shooting last night with multiple victims at Underhill. Tomorrow, Tuesday, June 8 district and MMS Social Workers and counselors will be present at MMS all day to speak with any student or staff member in need of support. DeMarion Corbett, a junior at Columbia High School, was killed yesterday (April 20). Investigators were seen searching the bleachers, the field and the track for evidence Monday morning. Anyone can read what you share. #ColumbiaPDSC officers are investigating a shooting incident at Riverside Apartments on Lucius Road. "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. Hernandez told detectives he fled the field at that point, the complaint said. COLUMBIA, S.C. Deputies from the Richland County Sheriff's Department have a 17-year-old suspect in custody following a fight that left two 16-year-old students injured at a Richland Two high . The 17-year-old suspect is being charged as an adult. identified the student as 18-year-old CHS junior, Moussa Fofana. One of them took a swing at him, Hernandez said. CPD found three victims at the scene, a 16, 17 and 18-year-old. Every single time when I was stressed out, he'd walk up to me and he would just sit with me and he would talk to me about it. Sincerely,Dr. "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. 18-year-old arrested in connection with shooting that killed Columbia High School student. Superior Court Judge Michael Ravin accepted the move, reiterating that Hernandez would be detained as his case on the murder charge moved forward. The 18-year-old was identified as Moussa Fofana. The most recent was in January, when a 70-year-old woman was found beaten to death on the balcony of her apartment. First published on June 8, 2021 / 10:10 AM. Kinsale consented to his clients detention at a local county jail because the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has an immigration detainer on Hernandez. Moussa, left, became enamored with soccer in middle school, his mother said. An attorney for Hernandez refused to comment on the plea deal. MAPLEWOOD, NJ Authorities in Maplewood are still investigating an incident in which an 18-year-old Columbia High School senior was shot to death on the school's ball fields Sunday and a 17-year-old student was injured. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 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. Village Green will continue to update this story as we learn more. 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). "Im the mother, somebody shot my son and my son was not a criminal," said Fofana. '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. The witness was not identified in the document and it did not indicate why they were following the person. Gary Caskey / Reuters file Yohan Hernandez, 20, of Newark, was charged in the murder of Moussa Fofana, a Maplewood high-schooler.courtesy of the Essex County Prosecutor's Office. "He was always so sweet," a friend said. Yohan Hernandez, 20, was taken into custody on August 5, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said Friday. We will follow up with additional communication as we receive clearance from the local law enforcement and the family," Taylor's letter concluded. He said, Once again were going to be talking about the loss of a young person at the hands of somebody with a gun., Investigators found one victim deceased at the scene, the other two were transported to area hospitals for treatment. ALBANY Jon W. Romano, who has sought redemption for firing a shotgun at students and teachers inside Columbia High School as a teenager in 2004, was the victim in Monday's vicious attack at . 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. By approximately 11:35 a.m., Klebold and Harris had killed 12 students and a teacher and wounded more than 20 other people. Within an hour, 18-year-old Harris and his 17-year-old partner Dylan Klebold a fellow Columbine High School student and Brown's friend since first grade were dead. Calling Fofana's death a tragedy, Gov. Tragically, the police have verified that both victims were Columbia High School students. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Hawa Fofana said she was informed by the Essex County Prosecutor's office Tuesday morning that Yohan Hernandez struck a deal and would plead guilty. His public defender, Sterling Kinsale, said during a detention hearing Wednesday in Superior Court of Essex County that self-defense could apply to Hernandez. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. He confirmed there was one male victim but declined to give the age of the victim. CPD confirmed a 16-year-old died in the shooting. Hernandez faces murder, assault and weapons charges in his death. I have notified our County Executive Superintendent of Schools and we are activating the County Grief Counseling Services via the Traumatic Loss Coalition, to support our students and staff.. With this devastating news, I have confirmed with our Board of Education that the retiree celebration scheduled for this evening will be canceled and postponed to a later date. A student was seriously hurt Thursday after he was stabbed by a classmate outside Long Reach High School, the Howard County Police Department said. This article has been updated at 10:03 a.m. with more information from CHS Principal Frank Sanchez, confirmed that the victim was an 11th grader, and that another student was injured. "It is with a very heavy heart that we confirm there was a shooting last night with multiple victims at Underhill. He never gave problems to anybody., Moussa was killed near the Maplewood soccer field where he played for Columbia High School. "While I cannot comment formally on an ongoing investigation by the Essex County Prosecutor's Office," he said, "I have been actively involved in conversations with our Maplewood Police Department and our local school district leaders since Sunday evening. "He . "It's another case of gun violence in our midst, and please keep him and his memory and their families in your prayers.". Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens and Maplewood Police Chief Jim Duval said Monday that the incident is being investigated as a homicide, and no arrests had been made. If you have info to help find the suspect (s) contact @midlandcstopper. Editors note: This article has been updated at 1 p.m with the name of the victim, Moussa Fofana, an 18-year-old CHS student. 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. READ MORE: 'Loss To The World': Maplewood Shooting Victim Mourned. We are in close communication with the authorities. CPD Chief Holbrook said one person was dead and two were injured in the shooting that happened at 12:19 p.m. Moussa was born in New York and then lived in New Jersey for several years. 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. MORE: Albany man charged with attempted . Watch Maplewood Patch for more developments. The South Orange & Maplewood School District and CHS have a Crisis Intervention Team made up of professionals trained to help with the needs of students, parents, and school personnel at difficult times such as this. 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The 20-year-old Newark man accused of fatally shooting an 18-year-old high school student in Maplewood told police he shot a gun after someone took a swing at him while trying to protect himself and his younger brother, according to court documents and his attorney. ", He added, "We understand that this loss is sure to raise many emotions, concerns, and questions not only for our students, but also for members of our staff and parent community. 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. There is an active homicide investigation, said Essex County Prosecutors Office Chief Assistant Prosecutor Thomas Fennelly on Monday morning. Because of the situation, Ridge View and nearby Rice Creek Elementary School were put on secure status -- meaning the school day continued but no one is allowed to enter or exit the buildings. Hernandez also faces charges of aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. If you need any suggestions on how to discuss this sad news with your child, our team of social workers and counselors at MMS have suggested the following resources. MUPD originally led the investigation after a mother of a University of Missouri student asked MUPD to conduct a welfare check on her son . Fofana was in the 11th grade, Principal Frank Sanchez said in his own letter to parents. The mother of a New Jersey high school soccer star murdered last year reportedly says she's "disappointed and sad" that her son's alleged killer will receive a plea deal and serve just 15 years in prison. One person was killed and at least one other was wounded," Dr. Ronald Taylor wrote. ", He added, "Our prayers go out to Moussa's family, friends, teammates, classmates, the entire CHS community, our Maplewood-South Orange community and everyone impacted by this senseless and devastating loss due to gun violence. Students at a nearby elementary school were kept inside for recess during the day as police continued their investigation. We are also keeping the other student who was injured in our thoughts.
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