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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
Teen engineering student dies after 'intentional' gunfire penetrates floor during party
A Michigan college student was killed in an "intentional" shooting when multiple gunshots were fired along the floor during a house party, police said. Connor Lotterman, 19, was struck in the head by a bullet recklessly fired by an unidentified 20-year-old suspect on May 9 at approximately 11:11 p.m., Ottowa County Sheriff's Office confirmed to Fox News Digital. "The shooting was quite intentional," Ottowa County Sheriff's Office Capt. Jake Sparks told Wood-tv. "Multiple rounds were fired. It wasn't like as if it were a one-shot accidental discharge. This was numerous rounds discharged. Although the result of the shooting led to an accidental death, this shooting was intentional." Two Teens Killed In Mass Shooting At Washington State House Party, Several Others Wounded: Police The Ottawa County Sheriff's Department revealed that the 20-year-old male suspect obtained a firearm that was located in the residence. The male suspect then fired multiple rounds through the floor of an upstairs bedroom, police said. The bullets penetrated the floor and one struck Lotterman in the head. Lotterman, an engineering student at Grand Valley State University (GVSU), was transported to the local hospital in critical condition. Read On The Fox News App Dr. Stephen Cohle, the Kent County medical examiner, confirmed to Fox News Digital that the manner of death was accidental, caused by a gunshot wound to the head. Alcohol is suspected to be a factor in the incident, police said. All individuals involved in the incident were known to each other, police said. Shooting At Pop-up Party In Houston Leaves 2 Teenagers Dead, Others Wounded: Police Investigators are working with the Ottawa County Prosecuting Attorney's Office for a review of any potential criminal charges against the 20-year-old male. Police said his name would not be released at this time. Sheriff's detectives continue to investigate and anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office or Silent Observer at 1-877-88-SILENT (745368) or Lotterman was the youngest of five, according to an online obituary. His older sister mourned him in a birthday message posted on Instagram. "Thank you for being the best little brother a girl could ask for," Marielle Lotterman wrote. "I am so thankful to God for the 20 amazing years you had on this earth. What a day that will be when we all unite in heaven." Aaron Haight, GVSU dean of students, told Fox News Digital that the college community is "saddened by Connor's tragic death." "On behalf of President Mantella, the Laker community extends our deepest sympathies to his family and friends," he said. "Students may utilize the Care referral process and the University Counseling Center for support and resources during this difficult time. Faculty and staff can access mental health services via the Employee Assistance Program."Original article source: Teen engineering student dies after 'intentional' gunfire penetrates floor during party
New York Post
19-05-2025
- New York Post
Michigan college student Connor Lotterman killed at house party in ‘intentional' shooting
A Michigan college student was killed when multiple gunshots were fired through the floor at a house party in an 'intentional' shooting, according to reports. Connor Lotterman, a 19-year-old engineering student at Grand Valley State University, was struck in the head by a recklessly shot bullet fired from an upstairs bedroom during the May 9 party, WOOD-TV reported. The tragic scene unfolded just after 11 p.m. in Tallmadge Township, MI, 6 miles east of the school's campus. Advertisement 4 Grand Valley State University student Connor Lotterman died after being shot during a house party in Tallmadge Township, Michigan on May 9, 2025. Langeland-Sterenberg Yntema Funeral Homes Officials say a 20-year-old suspected gunman unloaded several rounds from his own gun into the floorboards as 10-20 people were partying inside. 'The shooting was quite intentional,' Ottowa County Sheriff's Office Capt. Jake Sparks told the outlet. 'Multiple rounds were fired. It wasn't like as if it were a one-shot accidental discharge. This was numerous rounds discharged. Although the result of the shooting led to an accidental death, this shooting was intentional.' Advertisement Lotterman was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition but died on May 10, three days shy of his 20th birthday. The coroner's officer ruled Lotterman's death an accident, with alcohol suspected of playing a role. 'Encourage people to be smart, firearms and alcohol don't mix that's for sure,' Sparks said. 'I think this situation could've been avoided without those things mixing.' 4 The tragic scene unfolded just after 11 p.m. in Tallmadge Township, MI, 6 miles east of the school's campus. WOOD-TV Advertisement 4 Lotterman was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition but died on May 10, three days shy of his 20th birthday. Langeland-Sterenberg Yntema Funeral Homes The suspected gunman has not been publicly identified as police and prosecutors are considering criminal charges in the fatal shooting. Lotterman was the youngest of five and is survived by his parents, siblings, grandparents and nieces and nephews, according to an online obituary. His sister mourned her younger brother in a touching birthday message posted to social media. Advertisement 'Thank you for being the best little brother a girl could ask for,' Marielle Lotterman wrote in the tribute. 'I am so thankful to God for the 20 amazing years you had on this earth.' 4 Officials say a 20-year-old suspected gunman unloaded several rounds from his own gun into the floorboards on the second floor as 10-20 people were partying inside. WOOD-TV Lotterman was completing his second year at GVSU when he was killed. 'The Grand Valley community is saddened by Connor's tragic death,' Dean of Students Aaron Haight said in a statement obtained by WOOD-TV. 'On behalf of President Mantella, the Laker community extends our deepest sympathies to his family and friends.'
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Yahoo
Deputies: GVSU student shot, killed through floor at house party
TALLMADGE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — A teenager has died after being shot in the head at a party on May 9 in Tallmadge Township, according to the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office. Deputies on Thursday identified him as Connor Lotterman, a 19-year-old from Tallmadge Township. He was a student studying at Grand Valley State University. It happened just after 11 p.m. Friday at a residence in the area of 2nd Avenue near Lake Michigan Drive. Deputies say that a 20-year-old male was in an upstairs bedroom at the house. Lotterman was downstairs with others at the party. 1 hospitalized following Tallmadge Township shooting The 20-year-old found a gun somewhere in the home, and shot multiple rounds through the floor, deputies say. They say those bullets traveled through the floor and one of them hit Lotterman in the head. Lotterman was taken to the hospital. He later died. The sheriff's office was notified that an autopsy was completed on May 14 and that the death was ruled as accidental. Alcohol is also believed to be a factor, deputies say. All of the people in the residence at the time of the shooting knew each other, according to deputies. Investigators are still working on gathering details and are working with Ottawa County Prosecutor's Office to review potential charges for the 20-year-old, whose name is not being released at this time. Anyone with additional information is urged to the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office or Silent Observer at (745368). 'The Grand Valley community is saddened by Connor's tragic death,' GVSU Dean of Students Aaron Haight said in a statement. 'On behalf of President Mantella, the Laker community extends our deepest sympathies to his family and friends. Students may utilize the Care referral process and the University Counseling Center for support and resources during this difficult time. Faculty and staff can access mental health services via the Employee Assistance Program.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Yahoo
One charged with manslaughter following Harpersfield fatal crash investigation
DELHI, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – One Otsego County man has been charged with manslaughter, and one woman charged with multiple felonies following the investigation into a vehicle crash in Delaware County that left one dead, Sheriff Craig DuMond announced Thursday. According to Sheriff DuMond, the crash that occurred on April 14 in the Town of Harpersfield was caused by the driver, 25-year-old Isaiah Caballero, of Oneonta. It is believed he lost control of the car, leaving the roadway and rolling over into a tree which killed one of the four people in the car. During the investigation, the crash reconstruction team located a 'quantity of cocaine as well as a loaded and fully functional Glock style pistol that did not have a serial number,' DuMond said in the release. On Tuesday, April 22, Caballero was arrested by DCSO and charged him with one count of Criminal Possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, a Class B Felony, one count of Criminal Possession of a weapon in the second degree, a Class C Felony, one count of Criminal Possession of a weapon the third degree, a class D Felony, and one count of Vehicular Manslaughter in the second degree. Caballero was arraigned at the Town of Delhi Court and taken to the Ulster County Correctional Facility on $20,000 cash bail or $40,000 secured bond. Caballero remains in the custody of New York State Department of Corrections on unrelated charges. Later that same day, Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 21-year-old Alexis Lotterman of Walton. Lotterman was charged with one count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the third Degree, a Class B Felony, one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the second degree, a Class C Felony, and one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the third degree,e a Class D Felony. It is alleged that Lotterman was a passenger in the vehicle and was also in possession of the drugs and gun. Lotterman was arraigned in CAP Court and taken to the Delaware County Correctional Facility instead of $10,000 cash bail or $20,000 secured bond. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
