Crime
Kaden Woodring charged with murder in shooting death of Greater Johnstown High School student Syrina Raneri
Kaden allegedly pointed the rifle at her and asked, “you know I’m playin’?,” before pulling the trigger.
Authorities in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, have released further information regarding a tragic overnight shooting that claimed the life of 17-year-old Syrina Raneri, a student at Greater Johnstown High School.
According to the Johnstown Police Department, the incident occurred late Sunday night at a residence on Sheridan Street.
Officers responded just before midnight to reports of a shooting and discovered Raneri in the basement with gunshot wounds to her upper chest and right arm. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators have charged 17-year-old Kaden Woodring with criminal homicide and aggravated assault in connection with the shooting.
According to the affidavit, witnesses reported that Woodring pointed a hunting-style rifle at Raneri and pulled the trigger. The weapon, reportedly stolen, had been brought to Woodring weeks earlier by another juvenile.
Woodring told police that Raneri was at the residence to pick up two individuals who had been socializing there. He admitted to pointing the rifle at her, asking, “You know I’m playin’?” before discharging the weapon.
After the shooting, Woodring allegedly informed a family member about the incident, briefly spoke with a 911 operator, and then fled the scene. He was later apprehended after making phone contact with law enforcement.
Authorities noted that the rifle involved in the shooting and any shell casings were missing from the scene. Police believe another juvenile removed the weapon from the residence. Efforts are ongoing to locate the firearm and piece together additional details about its origin.
Woodring is currently being held at Cambria County Prison without bail.
An autopsy on Raneri is scheduled for Tuesday to confirm the exact cause of death.
The death of Syrina Raneri has sent shockwaves through the Greater Johnstown High School community, where she was a student. Grief counselors are being made available to help students and staff process the tragedy.
Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting and are urging anyone with additional information to come forward.
GREENVILLE, MS – Authorities are investigating a shooting incident that occurred near Washington School, a private educational institution located at 1605 E. Reed Road in Greenville.
The incident prompted a temporary lockdown of the campus out of an abundance of caution.
According to initial reports, a bullet struck and shattered a classroom window during the incident.
Fortunately, no students or staff were injured.
The gunfire is believed to have originated near a group of nearby abandoned apartment buildings adjacent to the school property.
Greenville Police Department (GPD) officers responded swiftly to the scene and have since established a perimeter as they investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Multiple GPD units remain present as part of the ongoing investigation.
Authorities have not yet released details about potential suspects or a motive for the shooting.
School officials acted quickly to secure students and staff, and the lockdown has since been lifted.
Washington School administration and local law enforcement are continuing to prioritize the safety of all individuals on campus.
Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the Greenville Police Department.
Updates will be provided as more details become available.