Apalachee High School shooting: What we know about the victims

BARROW COUNTY, Ga. — At least four people are dead and nine were injured in a shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County Wednesday morning.

A 14-year-old suspect, Colt Gray, was arrested and charged with murder.

HERE’S WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT THE VICTIMS:

Mason Schermerhorn, 14:

Schermerhorn, who had autism, was one of four people killed, his mother confirmed to Channel 2 Action News. Family members had circulated the 14-year-old’s photo on social media after they couldn’t reach him after the shooting.

“If he is escalated, PLEASE use a calm voice with him,” family members wrote on social media. “Let him know his mom is looking for him for reassurance.”

Friends of the family have set up a GoFundMe for his funeral expenses, writing:

“He was the sweetest most loving soul with the biggest smile and will be missed dearly. Anything you can give is appreciated.”

You can contribute to the GoFundMe HERE.

Christian Angulo, 14

Angulo was a student at the school. Angulo’s sister created a GoFundMe to help with his funeral expenses, writing, “He was a very good kid and very sweet and so caring. He was so loved by many. His loss was so sudden and unexpected.. We are truly heartbroken.. He really didn’t deserve this.”

You can contribute to the GoFundMe HERE.

Richard Aspinwall, 39

Aspinwall was a math teacher at Apalachee High School who also coached football as the defensive coordinator. He was the father of two young daughters.

He’d previously worked at Dunwoody High School and Mountain View High School in Gwinnett County.

The family has set up a GoFundMe to help with funeral expenses.

Cristina Irimie, 53

Irimie taught math at Apalachee High School. Her family has set up a GoFundMe for her funeral expenses:

“She dedicated her life to shaping the minds and hearts of students and the community. To honor her legacy, we are coming together to help her family during this tragic time.”

SURVIVORS

David Phenix:

Phenix was one of nine people who suffered from gunshot wounds. The teacher and coach suffered gunshot wounds to the foot and hip, which shattered his hip bone. Family members said he was rushed into surgery but is stable.

“We will update as we hear new information. We are so, so lucky, but please keep our family as well as the AHS family in your prayers,” his daughter wrote on Facebook.

Daughter identifies her father as 1 of victims injured in Apalachee High School shooting

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