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.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at the Meridian Mall on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the lockdown at the mall has been lifted.
The Meridian Township Police Department issued a public advisory just before 2:00 p.m., urging residents and shoppers to avoid the area near the Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance while officers conducted an active investigation at the scene.
At this time, police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the shooting, including whether anyone was injured or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident and are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.
The public is asked to remain clear of the immediate area to allow for the ongoing investigation.