Shooting
On Monday, February 27, 2012, a shooting occurred in the school, with the alleged shooter identified as 17-year-old T.J. Lane. The local news now reports that the suspect chose the five victims at random, countering early reports that a group of students were targeted. Local ABC affiliate WEWS reports 4 males and 1 female injured in this event. Three male shooting victims have died as of February 28, 2012. All Chardon Local Schools were immediately closed following the shooting. The high school was put under a lockdown procedure. The entire school district was closed on Tuesday, February 28. The district board also canceled classes in all schools until Friday, with numerous counseling services available until then.
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