2012 Chardon High School shooting
2012 school shooting in Chardon, Ohio
On the morning of February 27, 2012, six students were shot at Chardon High School in Chardon, Ohio, United States, three of whom were killed. Witnesses said that the shooter, Thomas Michael "T. J." Lane III, had a personal rivalry with one of his victims. Two other wounded students were also hospitalized, one of whom sustained several serious injuries that have resulted in permanent paralysis. The fifth student suffered a minor injury, and the sixth a superficial wound.
By the evening of February 27, authorities confirmed that the suspect was Thomas Michael "T. J." Lane III, a 17-year-old male juvenile and former student of Chardon, who was a sophomore at Lake Academy Alternative School and used a bus in common with several victims. Lane used a .22 caliber handgun. Lane was soon arrested by police near his car parked outside the school. Lane was ultimately indicted on three counts of aggravated murder, two counts of aggravated attempted murder, and one count of felonious assault. Because of his age, he was detained as a juvenile pending a decision by the prosecution and court as to whether he would be tried as an adult.
Following a competency hearing, in May 2012, a judge determined that Lane was competent to stand trial.
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