UPDATE: Chardon parents say slain son had a ‘bright future’

UPDATE: Chardon parents say slain son had a ‘bright future’

CHARDON

Daniel Parmentor, 16, is the student killed in the shooting this morning at Chardon High School, according to MetroHealth Medical Center.

His parents released a statement: “We are shocked by this senseless tragedy. Danny was a bright young boy who had a bright future ahead of him. The family is torn by this loss. We ask that you respect our privacy during this difficult time.”

One student died after the shooting this morning at Chardon High School, police said.

Police are not releasing names. But Junior Nate Mueller, who said his ear was grazed by a bullet, identified the shooter as T. J. Lane, according to Cleveland.com.

Scott Wilson of the FBI said they believe there was only one shooter, but the incident remains under investigation.

The youth who was arrested had fled the high school building, but was caught on Woodin Road in Chardon Township, a law officer said. The boy is being processed at the sheriff’s office, according to reports about 9 a.m.