BARROW COUNTY, Ga. – Officials have released the names of the two teachers and two students killed in Wednesday’s shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder.

The GBI identified the victims as Richard Aspinwall and Christina Irimie, both math teachers, and students Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo, both 14.

Richard Apsinwall: dedicated coach

Richard “Ricky” Aspinwall was a math teacher and assistant football coach for the Apalachee Wildcats.

Richard Aspinwal (included)

Aspinwall is the team’s defensive coordinator and will be hired in 2023.

“It’s just so hard to think that someone that you’ve spent so much time with, because this is my second year as a coach, but you’re spending so much time with, like family really,” sophomore football player Isaiah Hooks said. “So, turning around, knowing that he’s not going to be here anymore.”

He previously attended Mountain View High School in Lawrenceville. Mountain View HS Athletics posted a heartfelt message on their Facebook page:

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of former Mountain View High School teacher and coach Ricky Aspinwall, who lost his life today at Apalachee High School. Mountain View extends its deepest condolences to the entire Apalachee High School community. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this tragic time.”

The Rome native was also previously a teacher at Dunwoody High School.

Buford High School football coach Brandon Gill shared a photo of him with Coach Aspinwall on his X account, writing:

“Incredibly heartbreaking to lose our dear friend @CoachAwall… He was as amazing as they come. An amazing human being. Would do anything for anyone. Great husband, father, teacher and coach. I will never forget you bro! RIP Rick-Bo”

Christina Irimie: Beloved Math Teacher

Christina Irimie (included)

Christina Irmie was a math teacher at Apalachee High School.

Students described her as patient and caring.

Bricklayer Schermerhorn

Family members tell FOX 5 that Mason Schemerhorn was 14 years old.

He was a freshman at Apalachee High School.

Christian Anglos

Freshman Christian Angulo was remembered by friends as a free spirit who loved to make others laugh. The 14-year-old was described as having a “laid-back” attitude, but was full of life and energy.

What We Know About the Apalachee High School Shooting

Four people, two teachers and two students, were killed in the shooting at the high school, which is about 40 miles northeast of Atlanta. Nine other people were also injured and taken to area hospitals for treatment.

According to investigators, the suspected shooter entered the building around 10:20 a.m. and opened fire.

Police arrived immediately and found the shooter, who dropped his weapon and surrendered.

Once in custody, the suspect was reportedly questioned by detectives. A motive behind the shooting has not been released.

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