Teen remembered for heroic act

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A teenage boy who was killed in yesterday’s school shooting has been remembered for his immense act of bravery that helped save his classmates.

armed student burst into his class at the STEM School Highlands Ranch in ColoradoInstead of running away when the attacker opened fire, the 18-year-old ran towards him, pinning him to the wall and allowing his classmates enough time to escape or hide.she was in English class with Mr Castillo when one of the shooters walked inThe accused shooter, Devon Erickson, reportedly spoke to the teacher then walked back and forth from the door a few times before pulling out a gun.

Authorities said these acts of bravery helped minimise the bloodshed from Tuesday’s attack, which also wounded eight people.The alleged attackers were identified by law-enforcement officials as 18-year-old Erickson and a 16-year-old who prosecutors identified as Maya McKinney but whose lawyer said uses male pronouns and the name Alec.

He was a member of the school robotics club and worked part-time at a local manufacturing company that had offered him a job after an internship because he was such a standout employee. At one point, the judge requested a verbal answer to whether he had any questions about the proceedings.Devon Erickson, an accused STEM School shooter, appears at the Douglas County Courthouse. Picture: Joe Amon/The Denver Post via APMcKinney, who has a short brown haircut, made eye contact with the judge and answered questions in a clear but quiet voice, saying, “Yes, your honour” and “No, your honour.

 

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