Students mourning after Apalachee High School shooting (Photo by Jessica McGowan/Getty Images)
A high school football coach was among those killed in a horrific incident at the Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, on Wednesday.
The school was the scene of a deadly shooting in which four people lost their lives.
Richard Aspinwall, the school’s football team’s defensive coordinator, was one of them, per ESPN. The 39-year-old was listed as a math teacher and DC on the school’s website. He was a teacher and coach at Mountain View High School in Lawrenceville, Georgia, before working at Apalachee.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of former Mountain View High School teacher and coach Ricky Aspinwall, who lost his life at Apalachee High School today,” the Mountain View High School athletics department said in a Facebook post. “Mountain View extends its deepest condolences to the entire Apalachee High School community.”
“To our beloved defensive coordinator Ricky Aspinwall, we will carry you heavy in our hearts. We love you Coach A!!!” the Wildcats stated in a tweet.
As our community, school, and football program begins the mourning process we are so grateful for the outpouring of support.
To our beloved defensive coordinator Ricky Aspinwall, we will carry you heavy in our hearts. We love you Coach A!!!— Apalachee Football (@ApalacheeFB) September 5, 2024
High School Football Coach Was One Of Two Teachers Who Perished In The Fatal Shooting Incident At Apalachee
Aspinwall was one of two teachers who were killed in the shooting, with two students also succumbing to gunshot wounds. Christina Irimie, a 53-year-old math teacher, and 14-year-old pupils Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo were killed when a shooter opened fire at the institution.
The suspect, 14-year-old Colt Gray, surrendered to authorities and is expected to be charged with murder.
Here’s our statement on the shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County, GA. The shooter, Colt Gray, age 14, is in custody. The GBI’s investigation is active and ongoing.
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— GA Bureau of Investigation (@GBI_GA) September 4, 2024
The school held a vigil after the shooting on Wednesday.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigations said it was still investigating the incident, piecing together evidence to help determine the timeline of events.
A teacher and eight students were also hospitalized with injuries as a result of the shooting.
Our hearts go out to the families who were impacted by this terrible act of violence.
