DeMarion Corbett, a junior at Columbia High School, was killed yesterday (April 20). 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. Richland County deputies say the stabbing happened around 10 . A hearing was initially set for Thursday, but it was postponed a week. He was always so sweet, a friend said. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Moussa was pronounced dead about a half-hour later, they said. MUPD originally led the investigation after a mother of a University of Missouri student asked MUPD to conduct a welfare check on her son . "He didnt deserve to be shot just like thatOur life is never going to be the same, never.". The witness was not identified in the document and it did not indicate why they were following the person. "And then there were some people with flashlights walking the track," resident Ellyn Sjoquist said. "If you didn't have money for lunch, he would pay for his lunch. It was like they put cold water over my whole body, she said. Example video title will go here for this video. Sign up with your preferences here. Student Moussa Fofana, 18, was killed at Columbia High School's sports field in Maplewood Sunday and another student was injured. 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.. Columbia University has one of the worst crime and safety records in the nation, according to multiple reports on higher education. 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. According to Taylor, both victims were students of Columbia High School. 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. The brother ran behind Hernandez and two males approached him, he told police. 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. Gilmore, Jr. was arrested Monday by the US Marshals Services Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force. NEWARK, N.J. (CBSNewYork) -- Police arrested and charged a Newark man with the murder of Moussa Fofana, an 18-year-old who died in a shooting near Columbia High School in Maplewood. CPD Chief Holbrook said one person was dead and two were injured in the shooting that happened at 12:19 p.m. There is an active homicide investigation, said Essex County Prosecutors Office Chief Assistant Prosecutor Thomas Fennelly on Monday morning. The vehicle was tracked by surveillance video and it was seen parking in Irvington. A student who never went without a thank you and a kind smile, grateful for all who engaged with him. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. ", 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. All rights reserved, was shot and killed by a stranger on June 6, 20 Students Injured in Long Island School Bus Crash With Pickup Truck, Man Charged With Murder in 31-Year-Old Cold Case Killing Of Queens Teen: DA, Met Gala 2023: Start Time, Theme, Guests & Everything Else to Know, Met Gala 2023 Live Updates: Fashion Highlights From Carpet, Here's How to Watch 2023 Met Gala Celebrity Arrivals, These Are Some of The Best Met Gala Looks in The Last Decade. Investigators want to know who shot and killed a high school student Sunday night at a sports complex in a New Jersey town. Sanchez later sent an email to CHS parents confirming that the deceased student was an 11th grader, and that another student was hospitalized. When she called her son's cell phone to reach him, a police officer answered. At approximately 9:38 pm on Sunday, Stephens said, Maplewood police officers were dispatched to area of Underhill Field on reports of a shooting. Philip D. Murphy, speaking on Monday at a regular daily news briefing, called the killing another case of gun violence in our midst. Maplewood, a suburban town of about 24,000 residents, is just outside Newark and roughly 20 miles west of Times Square. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. 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. pic.twitter.com/UmUSTVTSr5. Fofana starred on his high schools soccer team and his death caused the community to rally in support of his mother, Hawa Fofana. 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 would just make my day 10 times better.". He also identified the second victim as 17 years old. He was a very sweet dude," friend Joseph Fabiano added. 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. identified the student as 18-year-old CHS junior, Moussa Fofana. Another student was also injured in the shooting, CBS2's Lisa Rozner reported Monday. Hernandez told detectives he fled the field at that point, the complaint said. Shots were fired from the dugout, but the witness did not see who fired the shots, according to court documents. The superintendent for the South Orange and Maplewood School District sent a letter to families notifying them of the shooting. The 17-year-old suspect is being charged as an adult. Hernandezs attorney said that Fofana, the second victim and a previously unreported third male who was 17 at the time and is now 18 were following Hernandezs younger 16-year-old brother in the park that night. "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. Hernandez faces murder, assault and weapons charges in his death. Here is Superintendent Taylor's full letter: Dear South Orange & Maplewood School Community. Officials in Maplewood say 18-year-old Moussa Fofana was gunned down around 9:30 p.m. at Underhill Field, blocks away from Columbia High School where he was a junior. Gov. The brothers, she said, were very close. 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. 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. Watch WIS News 10 at 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. 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. This inconceivable calamity is undoubtedly a devastating blow to our students, staff and community. By approximately 11:35 a.m., Klebold and Harris had killed 12 students and a teacher and wounded more than 20 other people. Phil Lipof reports. 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. Please include express written permission from the photographer for us to use them. 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. 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. Gary Caskey / Reuters file America endured . Tragically, the police have verified that both victims were Columbia High School students. The shooting happened on April 20 at 3245 Lucius Road. The other 2 male victims who are at a local hospital are 18 & 17-years-old. On April 20, 1999, two students opened fire at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, gunning down 12 of their fellow students and a teacher before killing themselves. 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. 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. He's not a bad kid. Chief investigative reporter Jonathan Dienst on crime, corruption and terrorism. Please enter valid email address to continue. Subscribe at nj.com/supporter. "It is with a very heavy heart that we confirm there was a shooting last night with multiple victims at Underhill. The 16-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. Fofana, a standout soccer player at Columbia High School, was found fatally shot at Underhill Sports Complex on June 6. If you have info to help find the suspect (s) contact @midlandcstopper. "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. A report in RLS Media said the death occurred off school grounds. Maplewood Mayor Frank McGehee also commented Monday afternoon. The suspect is now charged with one count of attempted murder. Just after 9:30 p.m., neighbors heard gunshots. 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Maplewood Middle School family cares deeply for one another. The 18-year-old was identified as Moussa Fofana. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. 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. His public defender, Sterling Kinsale, said during a detention hearing Wednesday in Superior Court of Essex County that self-defense could apply to Hernandez. To be the first to get free news alerts with breaking stories in your town, or to get a free local newsletter each morning, sign up for Patch breaking news alerts or daily newsletters. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. ", He added, "We have activated our emergency protocols to provide mental health support for Columbia High School, Maplewood Middle and Clinton Elementary. ", Taylor added, "We ask that everyone respect the familys privacy during this difficult time and keep them in your thoughts and prayers.". Moussa was one of two students from Columbia High School in Maplewood to be struck by gunfire near the Underhill Sports Complex late Sunday, officials said. The complaint does not indicate who is Aleman.. High School Student Fatally Shot Near Soccer Field Where He Excelled, https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/07/nyregion/maplewood-shooting.html, Moussa Fofana. Richland County Sheriff's deputies searched the area using ground and air units and found the suspect around 12:30 p.m. at an off-campus location. Travis Gilmore, Jr., 18, is charged with murder, attempted murder, assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature and possession of a firearm during a violent crime, according to the Columbia Police Department. De'Marion Corbett, a Columbia High School student, was shot and killed on April 20 at Riverside Apartments. Also, all activities at Underhill field are canceled while the investigation proceeds. Maplewood police found Fofana dead at the scene, and another student, also 18, shot in the leg. 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 . Neighbors told CBS2 off camera that recently there had been people gathering in the field doing drugs and drinking alcohol, but Sunday's incident was the first time anyone heard of any violence. Moussa, left, became enamored with soccer in middle school, his mother said. Until such time as information is received, we are making preparations for addressing the needs of our students, staff and families. Another 16-year-old student suffered minor injuries but did not go to the hospital. 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. Sincerely,Dr. The superintendent of the South Orange-Maplewood School District announced that a student at Columbia High School has passed away. #ColumbiaPDSC Update: A 16-year-old male was fatally injured during the shooting incident on Lucius Road. Email caren.lissner@patch.com. Fennelly confirmed the incident took place at Underhill Field, but that the time was unclear. Ridge View High School student Tony Abrams, 17, is . That has this school community in disbelief. COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A teen has been arrested in connection with a shooting that killed a 16-year-old and injured two more teens. 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. Ms. Michaelson, 18, said she often watched Moussa practicing soccer in the street or in his backyard. He's a really good person," neighbor Janae Allen said. All activities at Underhill field are canceled while the investigation proceeds. / CBS New York. "It's another case of gun violence in our midst, and please keep him and his memory and their families in your prayers.". Out of respect for the family, currently, we are unable to share additional details of the students death. But school Principal Frank Sanchez identified Fofana as an 11th grader, according to a report in Village Green. He was a student at Columbia High School. The staff retiree celebration scheduled for Monday evening is postponed. Moussa Fofana, 18, a junior at Columbia High School in Maplewood, N.J., and another student were hit by gunfire on Sunday night. 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. She sounded stunned that someone would kill him. Richland One Superintendent Dr. Craig Witherspoon issued a statement. 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. Hernandez also faces charges of aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. No arrest (s) yet. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. 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. It does not indicate who entered and exited the vehicle. 18-year-old arrested in connection with shooting that killed Columbia High School student. Weve got to have some accountability for people who are unlawfully carrying firearms. June 8, 2021 / 10:10 AM 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/. 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. We offer our sincere condolences to the family in their time of need. A student was seriously hurt Thursday after he was stabbed by a classmate outside Long Reach High School, the Howard County Police Department said. Fofana said she wants justice. 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. Moussa Fofana, 18, a junior at Maplewood's Columbia High School, was shot and killed by a stranger on June 6 while walking through the school's Underhill Sports Complex. The shootings were carried out by Eric Harris, age 18, and Dylan Klebold, age 17. One person was killed and at least one other was wounded," Dr. Ronald Taylor wrote. Another 17-year-old who was with the victim, Fofana, was shot in the leg and survived, authorities said. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. MAPLEWOOD, NJ The superintendent of the South Orange-Maplewood School District announced late on Tuesday that a student at Columbia High School has passed away. On April 21, the Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford identified the teenager as DeMarion Corbett, 16 of Columbia. 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. Investigators talked to multiple people on the scene, collected evidence & are following good leads. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. "He was always so sweet," a friend said. The most recent was in January, when a 70-year-old woman was found beaten to death on the balcony of her apartment. 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). First published on June 8, 2021 / 10:10 AM. 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. Officials in Maplewood say 18-year-old Moussa Fofana was gunned down . She said that she had sent him to live with his grandmother in Monrovia, Liberias capital, when he was 5 and that he had moved back to this country six years later. Officials have not disclosed why the two teens were at the Underhill Field sports complex, a little under a mile from the high school. Superior Court Judge Michael Ravin accepted the move, reiterating that Hernandez would be detained as his case on the murder charge moved forward. Moussa Fofana became enamored with soccer in middle school, honing his skills at all hours, his mother said. 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. Two individuals coming from Underhill field entered the sedan at 9:30 p.m. and it drove off immediately after the shooting, the complaint said. Investigators have been at the scene, the Underhill Sports Complex, since late Sunday night. The death of the popular soccer-loving student at the school led to a massive community outpouring of support, with the town's former mayor personally kicking in a substantial reward for information on the case. He was out Sunday night when a friend called to tell Ms. Fofana her son had been shot. The defendant claimed that after he shot, he put a gun on a table and another individual who he could not recall, picked up the gun and continued shooting, said Essex County Assistant Prosecutor Austin Edwards. Now that the arrest has been made, its really important to let the criminal justice system workShe just wants to see that process do its work.. Village Green will continue to update this story as we learn more. It was one of the deadliest school shooting incidents in American history. According to RLS Media, residents on Burr Road heard gunfire around 10 p.m., and called police. New Jersey Gov. Watch WIS News 10 at 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. The local superintendent described the killing as an inconceivable calamity.. Calling Fofana's death a tragedy, Gov. Hawa Fofana (left), the mother of 18-year-old Moussa Fofana (right), who was killed in Maplewood, NJ, on June 6, 2021. A New York Times report Monday night said that Fofana's mother was not sure why her son was there, and that a friend called to tell her he had been shot. Those who knew Fofana said that he was with two friends when they took a shortcut through the high school football field on their way to another friend's house to watch the Floyd Mayweather-Logan Paul boxing match, but they seemingly got into a fight of their own. Layla Michaelson, a neighbor and Columbia High School senior, said in an interview that she first met Moussa when she was in the sixth grade and that her family had moved in across the street from him and his family two years ago. One person was killed and at least one other was wounded. sign up for Patch breaking news alerts or daily newsletters. The Essex County Proescutor's Office said the 17-year-old student had a "non-life-threatening" gunshot wound. "I need him to be life in prison because my life, and my family life, will never be the same.". The 17-year-old suspect fled the scene in an . We will follow up with additional communication as we receive clearance from the local law enforcement and the family," Taylor's letter concluded. Another CHS student was injured and hospitalized. Banned Book Readings And More Planned For Maplewood 'Day Of Action', Gaze Over South Mountain Preserve From Maplewood Home Just Listed, Around Maplewood: Tax Protest + Mom Mourns Sons + Real Estate, Take better care of your bones Join HSS for a new webinar on 5/3, Lunch & Learn: Discover the Gift of Funeral & Cremation Preplanning, Expressions of Love+Unity Open Mic Showcase, Help Homeless Families by Attending Millburn/Short Hills Rummage Sale, Whos Hiring In Maplewood: This Weeks Newest Job Openings, Apartment Rental Scam Reported In Newark; Cops Search For Suspects, Flood Warning Extended For Essex County Until 11 PM Monday, Business That Hires Staff With Autism Holds Grand Opening In Maplewood.
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