A rural Georgia community is in mourning after a 14-year-old student opened fire at Apalachee High School, killing two students and two teachers and injuring eight students and one teacher. The victims were identified as Mason Schermerhorn, Christian Angulo, Richard Aspinwall, and Christina Irimie. The shooting sent shock waves through the community, with many expressing grief and disbelief. Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith called the shooting “pure evil” and emphasized that love must prevail over hate in the community. A vigil was held in downtown Winder to honor the lives lost in the tragic shooting. Mason Schermerhorn was autistic and his mother confirmed his death in the attack. Richard Aspinwall was a math teacher and the school football team’s defensive coordinator, known for being a great father and respected around the community. Christina Irimie was a math teacher at Apalachee High School. The community is reeling from the loss of these beloved individuals, and friends, family, and community members are coming together to mourn and remember the victims.
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Mourning of Georgia High School Shooting Victims by Students and Teachers
