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Bill Zars | Staff Photographer, Students at Conant High School in Hoffman Estates write messages to their classmate Laura Engelhardt who was murdered in a domestic dispute last Friday morning. Before a Rolling Meadows courtroom packed with the stunned relatives and friends of the victims, a Cook County judge today ordered D'Andre D. Howard to remain held without bond in the stabbing deaths that devastated a Hoffman Estates family. A 15-year-old freshman was booked on suspicion of homicide and other charges in connection with Wednesdays fatal stabbing in an art classroom at Montgomery High School in Santa Rosa, California. Duncan said the weekends tragedy highlights what many in the education profession already know, that teens everywhere are under increasing stress and anxiety. The team organized a memorial run Monday to honor the deceased student, and to try to pull the community together, Edson said. WebA 17-year-old former Conant High School student who stabbed another student in the school`s parking lot was sentenced to a year`s probation Tuesday by a Cook County Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Fulton County School Police investigate a stabbing at Banneker High School that sent two teens to the hospital on Jan. 26, 2022. Snapchat Facebook Twitter "It was touch and go for awhile the first day. Howard ordered Engelhardt out and she left with their 8-month-old baby daughter to her parents' home on the 1000 block of Bluebonnet Lane. WebOne student stabbed another to death during a fight Tuesday in a courtyard at a suburban high school, authorities said. Would you like to receive our daily news? "They spoke highly of this kid. Its an absolute tragedy, said Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative School District Superintendent Reuben Duncan. Band Parents Fundraiser: Village Tavern, 10:05 AM - 1:40 PM Counselors at Conant High School, where Laura attended, are expected Monday to be in every class she had, to help fellow students deal with the empty chair. WebSummer School 2023. In the hours after the stabbing, frantic parents gathered near the football field outside of the school, which remained on lockdown until into the afternoon. Conant football highlights Wheeling High School Watch this highlight video of the Conant (Hoffman Estates, IL) football team in its game Wheeling High School on Sep 2, 2022 Watch Video Box Score Nov 10, 2022 @ 5:42pm She was one of those kids you couldn't get mad at.". Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Investigators continue to move evidence from the home on Friday evening. Instead, we are mourning her death.". It was completely silent. Schaumburg WebFive people had been stabbed, including the suspect who has been released from the hospital but was taken immediately into police custody. Copyright 2023 KABC Television, LLC. Create a password that only you will remember. Standing behind are Alan, Laura and Shelly. After the stabbings stopped, Amanda said Howard realized what he had done and started crying, apologizing, and asking everyone to forgive him, including Laura. Choose wisely! He described the honor student as someone who was "full of hopes and dreams. Tributes from students frame a photo of Laura Engelhardt at Conant High School in Hoffman Estates shortly after she was killed in 2009. Please continue to check this page for additional updates. supervision, said Hayes complained to school authorities about Zonyck before the incident. "He's being asked to make decisions no 20-year-old should have to make.". ", 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. 700 E. Cougar Trail "Somewhat mischievous. Hoffman Estates, IL chs.d211.org Joined November 2011. Laura died later that morning. 847-755-3600, All content copyright Township High School District 211. Spirit Wear Sales, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Officials did not release their ages or names. We'll get to the bottom of how this happened, why this happened.". Extra staff will be brought to the high school to allow teachers to get a break when needed, as well. Bill Zars | Staff Photographer, Students at Conant High School pay their respects to slain student Laura Engelhardt, a senior at the school in Hoffman Estates. The police have not released any information about Howard's background. WebBefore a Rolling Meadows courtroom packed with the stunned relatives and friends of the victims, a Cook County judge today ordered D'Andre D. Howard to remain held without Overcast with showers at times. Duncan said Monday the school will continue to offer support for students, staff and members of the community throughout the week. "He's being very, very mature," Cate said after meeting with Jeff and three other relatives Sunday afternoon. Register for online access, Conant High School grapples with shooting that left teen dead, another gravely wounded, By Damien Fisher Thats something were still investigating, Oswalt said. Howard also was injured in the fight, Russo said. There arent any other words to describe it.. 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Laura Engelhardt forgave her killer before she died, her sister, Amanda, testified Wednesday during the first day of trial for the man accused in the Hoffman Estates triple murder. The 16-year-old suspect, whose name has not been released, is scheduled to appear in juvenile court on Monday, where the state's attorney will decide whether to charge him as an adult. Published February 22, 2023. Replies. Maren Sanchez died this morning after being slashed in school. 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April 25, 2014— -- A Connecticut high school student was stabbed to death today by a classmate after students said she apparently refused a boy's offer to attend the prom tonight as his date. School Superintendent Alberto Carvalho said a fight happened sometime after 9 a.m. as students moved from first- to second-period classes. Howard was not present at the bond hearing Saturday because the injury caused by Laura needed medical attention. Prom. One of the boys was taken to a hospital in an unknown condition, and the other boy was taken into custody, police said. He wrestled the weapon away and slashed at her and Shelly. Bringing you the latest from CHS No other injuries were reported. Investigators continue to move evidence Bill Cate, associate pastor at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Schaumburg. Police remain on scene at Jonathan Law High School after a 16-year-old girl was stabbed to death in Milford, Conn., April 25, 2014. 7:00 PM WebSuspect arrested in UCLA grad student stabbing 01:54 The man suspected of fatally stabbing a 24-year-old UCLA graduate student while she worked alone at a furniture store Were making the resources available to support our students in this time of sorrow, Duncan said. WebLaura Engelhardt was 18 years old and weeks away from graduating from Conant High School when she was fatally stabbed in 2009, along with her father, Al, 57, and her grandmother, "We can't really nail anything down because the (Cook County) medical examiner's office can't release the remains," said Rev. D'andre Howard, 20, of Hoffman Estates was charged later Friday with three counts of homicide, one count of attempted homicide and one count of unlawful restraint, Russo said. You have permission to edit this article. WebSchool Name: J B Conant High School: NCES School ID: 173045003165: State School ID: IL-05-016-2110-17-0501621100001: District Name: Township Hsd 211 district information: NCES District ID: 1730450: State District ID: IL-05-016-2110-17: Mailing Address: 700 E Cougar Trl Hoffman Estates, IL 60169-3659: All Rights Reserved. The last family member to come on the scene was Alan's mother, who is 85. One student is dead and two others were injured after an apparent stabbing attack Thursday at a high school in Jacksonville, North Carolina. They stayed two hours, Cate said, celebrating Laura. WebPhoto: Facebook. James B. Conant High School Home of the Cougars Senior information Year end events for the Class of 2023 View all upcoming events CHS Health & Wellness Fair April 28 Brianna Kupfer, of Pacific Palisades, was killed Emergency School Closing Information, as well as information on weather-related or other school emergency situations, will be posted on this page. A student at Conant High School in Hoffman Estates looks at the portait of her murdered classmate Laura Engelhardt, a senior at the school. We love them very much and we miss them," said Brad Irvin, neighbor. WebWALNUT CREEK, Calif. (KGO) -- A high school student in Walnut Creek has been arrested for attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a ninth-grade girl on Tuesday, according to police. "I saw the guy bleeding, I saw a guy in pain holding his chest and as soon as he fell to the ground I ran over to help him as soon as I could," Cedeno said. Its moments like this that bring people together, Edson said. In Malik's final game for Conant High School, he scored six touchdowns, 419 total yards, ran back a kickoff return and played defense for nearly the entire game. The community is in mourning after a Conant High School student was found dead Friday evening in a home on Christian Court in a gun-related incident that left another teen injured. He said Hayes drew the knife in self-defense. A North Carolina high school student was killed and another wounded in a knife attack Thursday morning, officials said. "If you have not heard anything -- even from your child -- everything's OK," she said. Maren Sanchez, 16, was stabbed while in the hallway at Jonathan Law High School in Milford, Conn., this morning, Chief of Police Keith Mello said at a news conference. That's why we came as a group," said Kourtney Dillavou, 23, of Schaumburg. This is a developing story. Defense attorney Philip Parenti produced dozens of witnesses during the two-day trial who testified that Zonyck regularly ''mocked and pushed around'' many students, including Hayes. We won't share it with anyone else. At one point, he agreed to untie Laura, and she grabbed the knife and stabbed Howard in the arm, Amanda Engelhardt testified. For the moment, that leaves Jeff Engelhardt, a junior at Southern Illinois University, to deal with the aftermath. Howard was charged with three counts of first-degree murder and three counts of attempted unlawful restraint in the deaths of Alan Engelhardt, 57, his 18-year-old daughter, Laura, and her grandmother Marlene Gacek, 73. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. The Largest High School District In Illinois. SOUTH FULTON COUNTY, Ga. Channel 2 Action News has obtained video showing a fight at a metro high school that ended with a girl being stabbed. JAFFREY Members of the Jaffrey-Rindge school community are taking strides to support those hurting in the wake of the weekend tragedy that left one teen dead and another teen unresponsive. They thought he was a good kid," said McAdam. "He grabbed a butcher knife and waved it in his girlfriend's face.". WebWelcome! Rodriguez got into an argument with 17-year-old Juan Carlos Rivera, who suffered a fatal stab wound. The high school senior died on Friday afternoon. "Loving family. Laura knew how to have fun. The teen in the car was taken to the hospital for treatment and was later released. Tweets. The commotion drew Marilyn Gacek down to the kitchen where Howard killed her, McCarthy said. No other injuries were reported. April 17, 2009 (HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill.) Alan Engelhardt, 57, and Marlene Gacek, 73, were found dead at the home and Laura Engelhardt, 18, died at the hospital, said Hoffman Estates police Lt. Rich Russo. Shelly remained in critical condition Sunday evening in the intensive care unit at St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates. In the meantime, Shelly is listed in critical condition in the hospital. He hopes the teams example will help everyone throughout the school and in the towns of Jaffrey and Rindge. Visit the D211 Post, District 211's news page for more student, staff and District stories. "This (trial) is our closure," said friend Stephanie Gray, 23, of Elk Grove Village. Doctors were unable to save Laura, however. Sanchez was "extremely involved" at her school, according to Feser, who said she was an athlete and a member of the National Honor Society. In addition to the no-bond ruling, the judge also ordered that Howard can have no contact by e-mail phone or otherwise with members of the Engelhardt family, and he granted state motions to take DNA, footprint, palm and fingerprint samples from Howard to compare against evidence found at the scene of the slayings in the Engelhardts' Hoffman Estates home. Would you like to receive our daily news? They would open their doors for strangers. The incident remains That general message is universal. SPPD has confirmed that the student victim who was stabbed has died of their injuries. Woman stung 75 times in bee swarm and attack during family photo shoot, NBA 2023 Playoffs: Lakers vs. Warriors schedule, Manhunt enters 3rd day for alleged Texas mass killer. Laura's friends said they've kept her memory alive as they've gone through high school and college graduations and gotten their first jobs. WebJ B Conant High School serves 2,435 students in grades 9-12. Chance of rain 50%. He had been told of his father and grandmother's deaths but thought Laura was still fighting for life as he sped back home. We gather together and lift them up, Edson said. 3 Conant Way, Jaffrey, NH 03452 . Students at Conant High School in Hoffman Estates write messages to their classmate Laura Engelhardt who was murdered in a domestic dispute last Friday morning. Paramedics transported Laura and her mother Shelly to the hospital. Low 43F. 6:30 PM ", "Maren should be celebrating at her prom this evening with her friends and classmates, he added. That triggered him to grab the knife and stab four members of the family, prosecutors said. 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Chance of rain 50%.. Overcast with showers at times. CNN values your feedback 1. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Amanda, her daughter, her paternal grandmother and aunt did not sustain any physical injuries. Jaffrey-Rindge Middle School/Conant High School. Thespian Induction Ceremony, 7:00 PM Students at Conant High School pay their respects to slain student Laura Engelhardt, a senior at the school in Hoffman Estates. We expected it to be emotional. Peter Hvizdak/The New Haven Register/AP Photo, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. "[She was] a very well-respected, liked, academically did extremely well," Feser said. "A knife or knife-type weapon was used," said Russo. A dance where glitter, glam, and lasting memories for years to come are made. Spring Orchestra Concert, Morning AnnouncementsCheck out what's happening at Conant this week (video). WebThe student was stabbed at approximately 9 p.m. Friday, the sheriff's office said. WebMaren Sanchez, 16, was stabbed while in the hallway at Jonathan Law High School in Milford, Conn., this morning, Chief of Police Keith Mello said at a news conference. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Jaffrey Police Chief Bill Oswalt said investigators are still trying to determine where the pistol used in Friday nights incident came from. He could not say what the two students were arguing about or how many others saw the stabbing. WebEmergency School Closing Information, as well as information on weather-related or other school emergency situations, will be posted on this page. JOE LEWNARD PHOTO | Staff Photographer. All rights reserved, Miami Juror in Historic Death Penalty TrialExplains Life in Prison Verdict, Suspect Sought in Armed Robbery of Chick-fil-A Worker Outside Coconut Creek Restaurant, Man Found Guilty of Murder in 2017 Plantation Love Triangle Killing, Check Your Change! "The defendant became increasingly angry," Cook County prosecutor Maria McCarthy said Saturday. It could have been four homicides instead of three.". A number of classmates met for a meal Saturday night and returned to the church at 9:30 p.m. Roughly a dozen of Laura's school and church friends are attending the trial, along with other supporters of the Engelhardt family. No detail will be overlooked in this high-profile case, he explained. Laura Engelhardt, from a 2007 yearbook photo. 3,266 Followers. Low 43F. They thought he was good. ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Classes are canceled at Harding High School in St. Paul on Monday after a stabbing left a student dead on Friday. Two students sustained non-life-threatening injuries. "She's acknowledged my contact but that's it," he said. Laura was in his first class at St. Peter school and many of those classmates keep in touch. Howard slit Alan Engelhardt's throat, but before he died he managed to stagger into the family room where his teenage daughter and wife lay wounded. Newsletter, Paddock Publications, Inc. is an Employee-Owned Company. Sanchez, a junior, was stabbed at 7:15 a.m. and taken to Bridgeport Hospital, where she died a short time later. Sources saythe attacker is Andy Rodriguez, a student that attended the school. Parenti, who sought to have Judge Charles I. Barish place Hayes on. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. A fourth person remained hospitalized. Amid all the grief, there was a hint of promise for Shelly Engelhardt. You could have heard a pin drop," said Anthony Laudando, Conant High School Student. Muilenberg said the investigation is ongoing, but that foul play is not suspected. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. Timothy Hayes, who now lives in Du Page County, was convicted April 9 of stabbing 16-year-old sophomore Brad Zonyck Nov. 7 during a fight in front of about 30 students at the Hoffman Estates school. A Laguna Blanca student was arrested for attempted murder after stabbing another student on Saturday night. "It's been emotional. Howard, a 20-year-old ward of the state with a history of mental illness and criminal arrests, had been dating Amanda Engelhardt, 23, for three years, according to authorities, and they had a child together. City News Service, Inc. contributed to this report. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Despite the emotional drain, the close-knit group of friends plans to attend as many days of the trial as possible at the Rolling Meadows courthouse. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. "It hurts our heart. A 17-year-old former Conant High School student who stabbed another student in the school`s parking lot was sentenced to a year`s probation Tuesday by a Cook County Juvenile Court judge. WALNUT CREEK, Calif. (KGO) -- A high school student in Walnut Creek has been arrested for attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a ninth-grade girl on Tuesday, according to police. After the altercation, he said the suspect was taken into custody by the school resource officer. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. 1750 S. Roselle Road Students were dismissed for the day and prom has been postponed, officials said. Amanda has been staying with relatives elsewhere, according to Cate. WebSale price: $49.99. A girl in my class was crying, too, because she knew girl," said Anthony Marzulli, Conant High School Student. Hoffman Estates, IL 60169-3659, Call Us Alan Engelhardt and Marlene Gacek were already dead when police arrived. "Teachers were crying. A 24-year-old woman is dead after being stabbed while working at a high-end furniture store in Hancock Park. Our hearts go out to their family. Zonyck, a member of the school`s wrestling team at the time, lost most of his small intestine as a result of the wound, according to Assistant State`s Atty.