Four individuals lost their lives and nine others sustained injuries in a shooting incident at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. The deceased have been identified as students Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo, along with teachers Christina Irimie and Richard Aspinwall. The 14-year-old suspect, Colt Gray, has been apprehended and will face adult charges.
Mason Schermerhorn
Mason Schermerhorn was one of the two 14-year-olds who died. Friends of his mother shared with the *New York Times* that he had recently begun attending Apalachee. Described as cheerful, he enjoyed reading, playing video games, and visiting Walt Disney World. Doug Kilburn, a friend, noted that Mason had 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
Christian Angulo’s elder sister, Lisette Angulo, expressed her grief on a GoFundMe page set up for his funeral. She described him as “a very good kid, sweet, and caring,” and emphasized how much he was loved by many. Schoolmates remembered him as funny and laid-back. One friend, who had known him since middle school, shared his disbelief upon hearing the tragic news.
Christina Irimie
Christina Irimie, a 53-year-old math teacher, was one of the educators who lost her life. Students described her as patient and nurturing, according to *Fox 5 Atlanta*.
Richard Aspinwall
Richard Aspinwall, a 39-year-old math teacher, also died in the shooting. He served as the school’s American football defensive coordinator and received tributes from fellow coaches. Mountain View High School, where he previously taught, expressed their condolences, stating that their “thoughts and prayers” were with his family. Brandon Gill, the football coach from Buford High School, honored Aspinwall as a “wonderful human being” and praised him as an “amazing husband, father, teacher, and coach.”
Injuries and Recovery
In addition to the four fatalities, eight students and a teacher were injured. The teacher, identified as David Phenix, plays a role in curriculum assistance and underwent surgery after being shot in the hip. His daughter expressed relief that he survived. Details about the eight injured students remain limited, but authorities report that all are expected to recover.
