In light of the latest school shooting that took place outside Portland, Oregon yesterday, a candlelight vigil was held in memoriam of 14-year-old victim Emilio Hoffman, who was shot and killed yesterday at Reynolds High School in Troutdale.
According to Oregon Alive, the victim was a popular freshman boy who played JV soccer and was adored by his classmates.
“Troutdale Police Chief Scott Anderson made the announcement in front of reporters on Tuesday. “Emilio was a great kid who was loved by all,” said Anderson, on behalf of Hoffman’s family. The shooting occurred in the final days of the school year. Police say the shooter also died, and a teacher was wounded.”
Hoffman was killed in the boy’s locker room, and another teacher was injured. As we previously reported, police were unsure if the shooter, who committed suicide, was a student at the high school and have not yet identified him or released a motive.
Family and friends met at the Walt Morey Middle School soccer field Tuesday night to pray and pay tribute to Hoffman. The hashtag #RIPEmilioHoffman was created in his honor.
#RIPEmilioHoffman #PrayForReynoldsHS #EmilioHoffman we will miss you man. #RaiderFamily pic.twitter.com/7ZOCfhYlMc
— Chrissy Poop (@chrisvo_) June 11, 2014
Breaks my heart to know such an amazing young student was taken away from us. Heaven has received a new angel today. #RIPEmilioHoffman
— Josi Merrick (@josimerrick) June 11, 2014
I may not have known Emilio but know one deserves to be killed for no reason 👼💚 Rest in Paradise #RIPEmilioHoffman #PrayforReynolds
— Tori (@ttttoriii) June 10, 2014
Our prayers are with the Hoffman family and Reynolds High School during this difficult time.
SOURCE: Oregon Alive | VIDEO CREDIT: News Inc.
