Crime
16-year-old Mason Caballero killed after shooting near Ben Lomond High School in Ogden
OGDEN, Utah — A 16-year-old student, identified as Mason Caballero, has died following a shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon near Ben Lomond High School in Ogden.
According to the Ogden Police Department and Ogden School District, the shooting took place in the area of 5th Street and Gramercy Avenue at approximately 2:45 p.m.
After being shot, the victim made his way to Ben Lomond High School seeking help.
At the time of the incident, students had already been dismissed for the day at 2:35 p.m. The shooting did not occur on school property.
Upon arrival at the campus, the school’s resource officer and staff members immediately rendered first aid to Caballero until emergency medical responders arrived.
He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
In a statement released Tuesday evening, Ben Lomond High School Principal Velden Wardle confirmed the student’s death:
“We are deeply saddened to confirm that the student has passed away as a result of their injuries. Out of respect for the student’s family and because this remains an active police investigation, we are unable to release additional details at this time.”
The Ogden School District emphasized that this tragedy is not connected to the recent hoax bomb threat that occurred at the school the previous week.
All extracurricular activities at Ben Lomond High were canceled for the day.
Nearby schools also took precautionary measures during the police response. Highland Junior High School initiated a “secure” protocol—locking all exterior doors and keeping students indoors—until police confirmed there was no active threat.
Students were released under the supervision of law enforcement around 3:10 p.m. East Ridge Elementary School, which had dismissed students at 2:30 p.m., also enacted a brief secure status as a precaution for staff and students still in the building.
In a joint message to families, Principal Wardle and Superintendent Luke Rasmussen offered condolences to the victim’s loved ones and the broader school community:
“Our hearts are with the student’s family, friends, classmates, and all who are grieving this devastating loss. We mourn together as a school community. Law enforcement has verified that there was never an active threat to students or staff on our campus. Ben Lomond High School remains a safe and supportive place for all students.”
The district announced that grief counselors and trained support staff will be available at Ben Lomond High School throughout the week to assist students and staff in coping with the tragedy.
The Ogden Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. No arrests or suspect information have been released at this time.
Officials urge anyone with information about the shooting to contact Ogden Police as the investigation remains active and ongoing.
CHICAGO, IL — A man was found shot to death Friday night on Chicago’s South Side, prompting a homicide investigation by Area One detectives, according to the Chicago Police Department.
Officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 900 block of West 63rd Parkway in the Englewood neighborhood at approximately 10:00 p.m.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a 36-year-old male victim suffering from gunshot wounds to the head and neck.
Emergency medical personnel were called to the scene, but the victim was pronounced dead on arrival.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office later identified him as Emerald Pretty, age 36.
According to preliminary information, a male suspect exited a white sedan, approached the victim, and opened fire before fleeing the scene in the same vehicle.
No arrests have been made at this time, and Area One detectives are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities have not released details on a possible motive or whether the incident may have been targeted.
Police are urging anyone with information to contact the Chicago Police Department’s Area One Bureau of Detectives or submit an anonymous tip through CPD’s tip line or Crime Stoppers.