On September 4, 2024, Mason Schermerhorn, a 14-year-old freshman at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, was killed in a school shooting. Mason, described by his family as sweet and loving with a big smile, enjoyed Disney World, video games such as Kingdom Hearts and Roblox, and had recently begun learning trumpet inspired by his older sister.

Prosecutors say a 14-year-old student brought an AR-15-style rifle to school, retrieved it from a bathroom and opened fire in classrooms and hallways. The attack killed Mason, another 14-year-old student, Christian Angulo, and two teachers, Richard Aspinwall, 39, and Cristina Irimie, 53; nine others were injured. The shooter was arrested at the scene and charged as an adult with four counts of murder, among other charges.

Authorities later alleged warning signs about the shooter’s behavior and obsessive interest in previous mass shooters; prosecutors say the shooter’s father bought the rifle and provided ammunition. Mason’s mother, Breanna Schermerhorn, has announced plans to file a $25 million lawsuit against Barrow and Jackson County school officials, alleging systemic negligence and failures of communication and accountability. Does anyone have memories of Mason or information that could help the ongoing inquiries?