The story was updated at 11:20 a.m. with a message from Maplewood Middle School Principal Dara Gronau. If you have info to help find the suspect (s) contact @midlandcstopper. Watch WIS News 10 at 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. In July, authorities offered a $50,000 reward for information about the deadly shooting. 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The most recent was in January, when a 70-year-old woman was found beaten to death on the balcony of her apartment. 2 min read. The injured student was transported to a local hospital or treatment. 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ABC 17 News reporters saw a Columbia Police Department crime scene investigation van at the scene Wednesday morning and again Wednesday afternoon. 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. On Tuesday, March 29, we received confirmation of the death of a Columbia High School (CHS) student. 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. 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. 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. We offer our sincere condolences to the family in their time of need. Richland Two spokesperson Greg Turchetta and Richland County Sheriff's deputies said the students were involved in a fight at Ridge View High School on Hard Scrabble Road around 10 a.m. Tuesday morning. Investigators want to know who shot and killed a high school student Sunday night at a sports complex in a New Jersey town. 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 . The superintendent for the South Orange and Maplewood School District sent a letter to families notifying them of the shooting. CPD found three victims at the scene, a 16, 17 and 18-year-old. ", He added, "Our prayers go out to Moussa's family, friends, teammates, classmates, the entire CHS community, our Maplewood-South Orange community and everyone impacted by this senseless and devastating loss due to gun violence. The pandemic may have upended his life in other ways over the past academic year, his third in high school, but it could not dim his passion for the game. That student is expected to survive. That was later lifted. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. The second student, also male, sustained a wound that was not considered life-threatening, officials said. 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. Another 17-year-old who was with the victim, Fofana, was shot in the leg and survived, authorities said. 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. The attorney for Hernandez has argued argued there was some sort of altercation that lead to the shooting, and his client was acting in self-defense even though the circumstances of what happened the night of the shooting are still murky. Gary Caskey / Reuters file Columbia University has one of the worst crime and safety records in the nation, according to multiple reports on higher education. High School Student Fatally Shot Near Soccer Field Where He Excelled, https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/07/nyregion/maplewood-shooting.html, Moussa Fofana. 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. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. This article has been updated at 10:03 a.m. with more information from CHS Principal Frank Sanchez, confirmed that the victim was an 11th grader, and that another student was injured. Hernandez, then 20, of Newark, was arrested in August 2021. Another CHS student was injured and hospitalized. Shots were fired from the dugout, but the witness did not see who fired the shots, according to court documents. Our community is devastated to learn of this tragic loss of a beautiful soul. Calling Fofana's death a tragedy, Gov. August 6, 2021 / 5:22 PM 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. Don't miss Maplewood or South Orange breaking news alerts when they are announced, or get a free daily newsletter each morning with local news. Moussa Fofana, 18, a junior at Columbia High School in Maplewood, N.J., and another student were hit by gunfire on Sunday night. Yohan . I dont think a day went by without him playing.. "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. The superintendent of the South Orange-Maplewood School District announced that a student at Columbia High School has passed away. New Jersey Gov. Until such time as information is received, we are making preparations for addressing the needs of our students, staff and families. His public defender, Sterling Kinsale, said during a detention hearing Wednesday in Superior Court of Essex County that self-defense could apply to Hernandez. 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. 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. The District will provide updated information to staff and the District families as it is received. Another student was also injured in the shooting, CBS2's Lisa Rozner reported Monday. Holbrook said, Its disturbing and we are sick of it. 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. 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. Local journalism needs your support. 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). "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. Our Crisis Team has been deployed to provide additional support and counseling to students and staff as needed at Columbia High and Lower Richland High. On Monday afternoon, yellow police tape lined the fences surrounding the complex, and six bouquets of flowers and a soccer ball left by mourners lay outside a locked gate. Friends said Fofana and the other teen were cutting through the field to go to a friend's house to watch a late-night boxing match. A witness who was with Fofana at the baseball field told detectives they were chasing someone on a bike, according to court documents in the case. Hundreds rallied to support Hawa Fofana, the mother of 18-year-old Moussa Fofana, during a July rally. 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. Fofana said she wants justice. Fennelly confirmed the incident took place at Underhill Field, but that the time was unclear. Adding to the shock was the crimes setting: near the New Jersey soccer field where Moussa distinguished himself as a leading scorer during his high school teams most recent season. Editors note: This article has been updated at 1 p.m with the name of the victim, Moussa Fofana, an 18-year-old CHS student. The school's record on student . 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Talking to children about death: an age-by-age guide. CPD Chief Holbrook said one person was dead and two were injured in the shooting that happened at 12:19 p.m. Officials have not disclosed why the two teens were at the Underhill Field sports complex, a little under a mile from the high school. Moussa was a fixture at the complex, which is several blocks from the high school. 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. Watch Maplewood Patch for more developments. Yohan Hernandez, 20, was taken into custody on August 5, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said Friday. He never gave problems to anybody., Moussa was killed near the Maplewood soccer field where he played for Columbia High School. Moussa was pronounced dead about a half-hour later, they said. He's not a bad kid. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Columbine High School shootings, massacre that occurred on April 20, 1999, at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, leaving 15 dead, including the two students responsible for the attack. I have been in direct contact with Police Chief Duval, Mayor McGeehee, Principal Sanchez, Principal Gronau and Principal Connors.