Crime
Assistant Principal Nerissa Lee Identified Among Victims in Fatal Triple Shooting Outside Berwyn School
Authorities have identified Nerissa Lee, Assistant Principal at Lincoln Middle School, as one of three individuals killed during a shooting that occurred in Berwyn on Tuesday afternoon.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed her identity late Tuesday, and the school district later issued a statement acknowledging her tragic death.
The incident unfolded on September 16, 2025, around 4:00 p.m., in front of Lincoln Middle School, located near 16th Street and Elmwood Avenue.
According to officials, police officers in the area witnessed a man armed with a rifle firing multiple rounds into a vehicle parked outside the school.
As officers attempted to take cover, the suspect also fired in their direction before turning the weapon on himself, resulting in his death.
Two individuals inside the targeted vehicle, including Assistant Principal Lee, were fatally struck by gunfire. A third victim was also pronounced deceased.
The motive for the attack remains under investigation.In response to the tragedy, Lincoln Middle School was closed on Wednesday, with district officials indicating plans to reopen the campus the following day.
Counselors and crisis support teams have been made available to assist grieving students, staff, and families.
District leaders described Ms. Lee as a dedicated educator deeply loved by her students and colleagues. “Her passing is a devastating loss for our school community,” the district’s statement read.
Community members are being asked to keep the families of the victims, as well as the students and staff of Lincoln Middle School, in their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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.