DEVON MICHAEL ERICKSON | STEM School Highlands Ranch shooting | 1 dead, 8 injured | “What’s whiter: being a school shooter or dating a school shooter?” (laughs) | LWOP + 1,282 yrs | Autographed Letter, Signed

Devon Erickson. Autographed Letter, Signed. Handwritten, Commercial #10 (4.125 × 9.5 envelope). Denver CO. June 11, 2024. Content unknown. SEALED.

On May 7, 2019, a school shooting occurred at STEM School Highlands Ranch in Douglas County, Colorado, resulting in one student being killed and eight others injured. Sixteen-year-old Alec McKinney and 18-year-old Devon Erickson were convicted on dozens of charges and sentenced to life imprisonment. The shooting, along with the Columbine High School massacre, is one of the only six school shootings carried out by two individuals. The K-12 charter school, which held around 1,850 students, had no police officer assigned at the time and used private security instead. In December 2018, an anonymous parent called the Douglas County School Board of Education’s director to express concerns about bullying and violence at the school. A district official urged the School Executive Director to investigate these concerns and take appropriate remedial action. The school has since filed a defamation lawsuit against the parent who raised allegations suggesting the school posed a risk of violence or a school shooting.

At 1:53 pm, Erickson and McKinney entered the school carrying handguns and other weapons hidden in guitar cases. They opened fire in two separate locations, shooting several students. The school proceeded to announce a lockdown, and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning via Twitter to avoid the area, describing it as an “unstable situation.” Police responded to the school two minutes after the first 911 call and a bomb disposal robot was brought to the school after tactical gear was found inside one of the suspects’ vehicles. A direct two-way radio link from the school to the Douglas County Sheriff’s dispatch center is credited with the prompt response; the STEM School is one of only a few so-equipped.

According to a student, Devon Michael Erickson allegedly pulled out a gun and yelled, “nobody move”. Kendrick Ray Castillo jumped on him and was fatally shot in the chest. Erickson was then subdued and disarmed by two other students. This occurred in the high school section of the school, while McKinney targeted the middle school section and wounded four students before being tackled by an armed security guard. McKinney told investigators, and later reaffirmed in an affidavit, that he had planned to commit suicide after, but his plan was thwarted when he realized he did not know how to release the safety mechanism on his handgun. A video camera captured McKinney attempting suicide and struggling with the safety before being confronted by a security guard, whose instructions to surrender McKinney complied with.

Authorities later confirmed that at least two handguns were used in the shooting, with three handguns and a rifle recovered. They also went to Erickson’s home and seized a car with hand-painted graffiti that read “Fuck society” as well as "666" and a pentagram. One student was killed and eight others were injured in the shooting; two were in serious condition. On May 12, the last of the wounded students was released from the hospital.

The two suspects, Alec McKinney and Devon Michael Erickson, were taken into custody in two separate locations following the shooting. Local media outlets reported that the weapons used by the suspects were stolen from a parent, and neither were known to law enforcement prior to the attack. Some media outlets made an effort to avoid reporting the suspect’s identities, in an effort to take part in the #NoNotoriety campaign, which seeks to avoid rewarding the shooters with recognition.

In May 2020, two students, Devon Erickson and Alec McKinney, were charged with 48 criminal counts, including first-degree murder after deliberation, arson, and burglary. McKinney was charged as an adult, but his lawyers tried to move his case to the juvenile court. On February 7, 2020, he pleaded guilty to 17 charges in a plea bargain with the prosecution. On the first degree murder charge, he faced a minimum sentence of 40 years to life in prison, but could be eligible for release earlier than that if he enters a rehabilitation program and earns time off for good behavior. Due to his age, he could not be given the death penalty or life without parole.

On May 18, 2021, Erickson’s trial began. He claimed that Erickson was an accomplice who was forced to commit the shooting. McKinney testified as a witness for the prosecution, saying that he and Erickson had planned the shooting for weeks and that videos of McKinney berating Erickson were staged so that Erickson could claim he had been forced into the shooting. On June 15, 2021, Erickson was convicted on 46 counts, including first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, and supplying a juvenile with a handgun.

On September 17, 2021, Erickson was sentenced to life in prison without parole, plus 1,282 years. Erickson is incarcerated at the Centennial Correctional Facility in Cañon City, Colorado, while McKinney is incarcerated in the Denver Women’s Correctional Facility. President Donald Trump issued a statement on Twitter the day after the shooting, thanking first responders for “bravely intervening” and writing, “We are in close contact with law enforcement.” White House Deputy Press Secretary Judd Deere issued a statement, while Republican Senator Cory Gardner emphasized the safety and comfort of schools. Democratic Representative Jason Crow called for common-sense gun violence laws.

Community gatherings were held after the shooting, including an interfaith memorial vigil, community service, dinner, and other memorials. A large portion of the students walked out of the event, which was organized by a local chapter of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. One student wrote an opinion piece critical of the vigil, saying that many who attended the event desired to exploit their pain to support political agendas.

The Colorado school shooting in May 2019 left one student dead and seven injured. The district letter documents fears of another “Columbine” at STEM School, with the suspects’ court appearance delayed and the school filing a defamation lawsuit against the parent. The incident was a result of a possible warning on the STEM Wikipedia page that could have been prevented if a parent’s report was taken seriously.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office reported an unstable situation, with shots fired at the STEM school at Ridgeline and Plaza. Officials said that one student died and multiple were injured in the Highlands Ranch school shooting. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office also stated that direct radio link was a lifesaver in the Colorado school attack, as the Sheriff said it was a lifesaver.

A sixth-grader named Emanuella Grinberg described a slain classmate tackling a gunman during the shooting. The incident has been referred to as a “Revenge prompted deadly STEM School shooting,” with unsealed documents stating that a security guard accidentally wounded a student. The juvenile suspect in the shooting has pleaded guilty, and the judge rules there is probable cause to charge one accused STEM school shooter on all counts, including first-degree murder.

The defense of the accused STEM shooter’s co-defendant plays a role before prosecution, with the defense resting on the evidence presented by the school. The school has been working to gather information about the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the potential causes of the shooting.

In addition to the school shooting, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has been working to address the issue of gun violence and the need for increased awareness and support for those affected by the incident. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has also been working to improve the safety of students and staff at STEM schools, as well as to ensure that the community is aware of the potential dangers associated with gun violence and the need for increased safety measures.

In conclusion, the Colorado school shooting case has been a complex and multifaceted investigation. The district letter, the police investigation, and the ongoing investigations have all contributed to the ongoing investigation and the ongoing investigation into the incident. The case has raised questions about the role of the school district, the community, and the potential consequences of such incidents.

The Colorado school shooting case involving Alec McKinney, a transgender student, has been a contentious issue in the United States. The incident occurred on May 8, 2019, at Highlands Ranch, a school in Denver, Colorado. The shooting resulted in one student dead and eight injured, with the suspect identifying as ‘devonkillz’ on Snapchat. The students who were involved in the shooting have expressed their concerns about the potential harm caused to the victims and the potential for the perpetrator to use male pronouns in the case.

The case has been a subject of ongoing debate, with some arguing that the suspect wanted the students to suffer trauma like he had, while others believe that the victim was a victim of a school shooting. The case has also been criticized for its lack of transparency and the lack of representation from the school authorities.

In response to the case, the Colorado Department of Education (DOE) has issued a motion for a reverse transfer of custody, which has been met with mixed reactions. Some argue that the suspect’s motives for the shooting are based on a lack of evidence, such as the use of cocaine before the attack. Others argue that the school shooting suspect’s actions were motivated by a desire to protect the students and the school itself.

In February 2020, the Colorado Transgender Teen Pleads Guilty to Murder in School Revenge Case, stating that he did not intend to seek the death penalty against the suspect. However, the case has been met with criticism and calls for more transparency and accountability in the education system.

In conclusion, the Colorado school shooting case has been a complex and contentious issue that has led to numerous legal and public inquiries. The case has highlighted the need for greater transparency and accountability in the education system, as well as the ongoing struggle between the school community and the law enforcement. As the case continues to unfold, it is crucial for the justice system to address the root causes of the shooting and ensure that the victims of this tragic event receive the support they need to move forward.

• VIDEO: Full court hearing for adult suspect in STEM School shooting | https://youtu.be/U2-YJnoo9rk

• VIDEO: Devon Erickson Talked About ‘Bettering His Life’ Just Before STEM School Shooting, Friend Testifies | https://youtu.be/lx5sRciOUVk

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