'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. Officials have not disclosed why the two teens were at the Underhill Field sports complex, a little under a mile from the high school. The Essex County Proescutor's Office said the 17-year-old student had a "non-life-threatening" gunshot wound. Details emerge after 20-year-old Columbia woman arrested for murder 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. 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). 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. 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. Acting Prosecutor Fennelly and South Orange-Maplewood Schools Superintendent Ronald Taylor (whose letter from Monday morning is below) did not give further information about the students. Caren Lissner , Patch Staff Posted Mon, Jun 7, 2021 at 10:59 am ET . Dr. Ronald G. Taylor, the South Orange-Maplewood schools superintendent, said in a letter to parents and staff members that the shooting was an inconceivable calamity., Suzanne Fein, who was among Moussas middle school teachers, described him to the local news website The Village Green as a student who never went without a thank you and a kind smile, grateful for all who engaged with him.. 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. The nannys boyfriend was charged in the killings. A second student, not identified by officials, was shot in the leg and was able to run for help. Moussa was born in New York and then lived in New Jersey for several years. RCSD: 17 year-old charged with attempted murder following Ridge View HS While there are still so many unanswered questions, we ask that everyone respect both family's privacy at this very difficult time.". Here is Superintendent Taylor's full letter: Dear South Orange & Maplewood School Community. Moussa was adored and cherished at MMS, said Maplewood Middle School teacher Suzanne Fein. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. We encourage you, as parents, to also feel free to use our resources. That has this school community in disbelief. The other 2 male victims who are at a local hospital are 18 & 17-years-old. As the suspect behind Thursday's fatal stabbing of a Columbia University grad student was awaiting a court appearance on Saturday, the campus mourned yet another murdered classmate and . 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. He normally stays to himself. "He's always either outside playing with a soccer ball. "Instead of going all the way around, you can cut through Underhill and I guess they got into an altercation with some people," said Joe Fabiano, a classmate and friend of Fofana. That was later lifted. READ MORE: 'Loss To The World': Maplewood Shooting Victim Mourned. We have to put people in jail and they have to stay in jail., #ColumbiaPDSC officers were dispatched to 3245 Lucius Road around 12:15 p.m. & found the victims. Contact information for our counselors and social workers is listed on the second page of this document. A high school student was killed in a shooting late Sunday night at a sports complex near Columbia High School in Maplewood. And on April 17 a student of Lower Richland High School, Desmond Wilson, was found shot . Rosemary Ostmann, who has been a spokeswoman for the Fofana family, said the mother didnt want to speak on the case as it continued to move forward. 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. 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. 5. For the second time in less than a week, we are mourning the loss of one of our students. Subscribe at nj.com/supporter. "I'm not up on the exact details, but just want to acknowledge the tragedy that occurred in Maplewood [Sunday] evening in which an 18-year-old lost his life and a 17-year-old was injured," he said. Desmond Wilson, a junior at Lower Richland High School, was killed over the weekend. All rights reserved (About Us). 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. When she called her son's cell phone to reach him, a police officer answered. It could be a witness issue, it could be an evidence issue, it could be a certain defense being asserted by the defendant.". Maplewood Mayor Frank McGehee also commented Monday afternoon. Prosecutors will meet again with Fofana next week to again go over the case with her and her lawyer, after the mother requested to speak with them. 20-year-old accused of fatally shooting Maplewood student was - nj No arrest (s) yet. SOMSD Supt. Please include express written permission from the photographer for us to use them. 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. A community is in mourning after a high school student was killed in Maplewood, New Jersey. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). High School Student Fatally Shot Near Soccer Field Where He Excelled, https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/07/nyregion/maplewood-shooting.html, Moussa Fofana. Calling Fofana's death a tragedy, Gov. Moussa Fofana, 18, a junior at Columbia High School in Maplewood, N.J., and another student were hit by gunfire on Sunday night. "Dear South Orange & Maplewood School District Community," wrote Superintendent Ronald Taylor in a letter, "It is with deep regret that we inform you about a recent loss to our school community. 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. "And then there were some people with flashlights walking the track," resident Ellyn Sjoquist said. NJ Student Killed in Shooting Near School Identified, 2nd Victim
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