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Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Yahoo
Columbine survivor's death ‘best classified as homicide': Coroner report
DENVER (KDVR) — The February death of a woman who was shot during the 1999 Columbine High School mass shooting has been classified as a homicide. Anne Marie Hochhalter, 43, who suffered two gunshot wounds during the massacre, died on Feb. 16 at her home, according to her former principal, Frank DeAngelis. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office released a copy of her autopsy report on Wednesday. The report stated that two gunshot wounds Hochhalter suffered in 1999, resulting in her use of a wheelchair in the 25 years since, likely turned into further issues and led to her death. The report said that Hochhalter died of 'sepsis due to Streptococcus pyogenes.' 'Complications of paraplegia due to two remote gunshot wounds are a significant contributing factor,' the report stated. 'The manner of death is best classified as homicide.' Hochhalter's family previously said they suspected she died of natural causes stemming from her injuries from the massacre, where two seniors shot and killed 12 students and one teacher, then killed themselves. Another 21 people were injured by the gunfire. Hochhalter spoke out in 2016 in support of the mother of one of the shooters who released a book reflecting on the mass shooting, especially concerning her relationship with grief and battles with shame. Hochhalter wrote at the time in a lengthy Facebook post that she wasn't sure she would ever read the book but said she had forgiven the mass murderer's mother. In 2012, Hochhalter also spoke publicly in support of the families and survivors of the Sandy Hook Elementary Shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. 'I really hope the good stories will come out and show a community can come together just like Littleton did after Columbine,' Hochhalter said. 'I feel kind of helpless when I hear about these things and I want to help, I just don't really know how.' 'Thank God somebody reported': Parents react to Ponderosa High School bomb threat The Associated Press reported that Hochhalter struggled with intense pain from her gunshot wounds over the past 25 years. Yet her brother said she was tireless in her drive to help others — from people with disabilities to rescue dogs and members of her family. 'She was helpful to a great many people. She was really a good human being and sister,' her brother, Nathan Hochhalter, told The Associated Press. Hochhalter attended the 25th-anniversary vigil in April with her brother, who was trapped in a classroom during the shooting. She had not attended the 20th-anniversary event because of post-traumatic stress disorder, she said in a social media post last year. 'I've truly been able to heal my soul since that awful day in 1999,' she wrote. Others killed in the Columbine mass shooting were Rachel Scott, 17; Daniel Rohrbough, 15; William David Sanders, 47; Kyle Velasquez, 16; Steven Crunow, 14; Cassie Bernall, 17; Isaiah Shoels, 18; Matthew Kchter, 16; Lauren Townsend, 18; John Tomlin, 16; Kelly Fleming, 16; Daniel Mauser, 15, and Corey DePooter, 17. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
13-03-2025
- The Hill
Columbine survivor's death ‘best classified as homicide': Coroner report
DENVER (KDVR) — The February death of a woman shot during the 1999 Columbine High School massacre has been classified as a homicide. Anne Marie Hochhalter, 43, who suffered two gunshot wounds on April 20, 1999, died on Feb. 16 at her home, according to her former principal, Frank DeAngelis. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office released a copy of her autopsy report on Wednesday. The report stated that two gunshot wounds Hochhalter suffered, resulting in her use of a wheelchair in the 25 years since, likely turned into further issues and led to her death. The report said that Hochhalter died of 'sepsis due to Streptococcus pyogenes.' 'Complications of paraplegia due to two remote gunshot wounds are a significant contributing factor,' the report stated. 'The manner of death is best classified as homicide.' Hochhalter's family previously said they suspected she died of natural causes stemming from her injuries from the massacre, where two seniors shot and killed 12 students and one teacher, then killed themselves. Another 21 people were injured by the gunfire. Hochhalter spoke out in 2016 in support of the mother of one of the shooters who released a book reflecting on the mass shooting, especially concerning her relationship with grief and battles with shame. Hochhalter wrote at the time in a lengthy Facebook post that she wasn't sure she would ever read the book but said she had forgiven the mass murderer's mother. In 2012, she also spoke publicly in support of the families and survivors of the Sandy Hook Elementary Shooting in Newtown, Conn. 'I really hope the good stories will come out and show a community can come together just like Littleton did after Columbine,' Hochhalter said. 'I feel kind of helpless when I hear about these things and I want to help, I just don't really know how.' 'Thank God somebody reported': Parents react to Ponderosa High School bomb threat The Associated Press reported that Hochhalter struggled with intense pain from her wounds. Yet her brother said she was tireless in her drive to help others — from people with disabilities to rescue dogs and members of her family. 'She was helpful to a great many people. She was really a good human being and sister,' Nathan Hochhalter told The Associated Press. She attended the 25th anniversary vigil last April with her brother, who was trapped in a classroom during the shooting. Anne Marie Hochhalter had not attended the 20th anniversary event because of post-traumatic stress disorder, she said in a social media post last year. 'I've truly been able to heal my soul since that awful day in 1999,' she wrote. Others killed in the Columbine mass shooting were Rachel Scott, 17; Daniel Rohrbough, 15; William David Sanders, 47; Kyle Velasquez, 16; Steven Crunow, 14; Cassie Bernall, 17; Isaiah Shoels, 18; Matthew Kchter, 16; Lauren Townsend, 18; John Tomlin, 16; Kelly Fleming, 16; Daniel Mauser, 15, and Corey DePooter, 17.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Yahoo
Coroner report: Columbine survivor's death ‘best classified as homicide'
DENVER (KDVR) — The death toll for the Columbine High School mass shooting in 1999 has risen by one. Anne Marie Hochhalter, a survivor of the Columbine High School mass shooting, died on Feb. 16 at her home, according to her former principal, Frank DeAngelis. Hochhalter, 43, suffered two gunshot wounds during the massacre, where two seniors shot and killed 12 students and one teacher, then killed themselves. Another 21 people were injured by the gunfire. Father shares impact of Thornton traveling nurse's death in Montana river The Jefferson County Coroner's Office released a copy of her autopsy report on Wednesday. The report stated that two gunshot wounds Hochhalter suffered in 1999, resulting in her use of a wheelchair in the 25 years since, likely turned into further issues and led to her death. The report said that Hochhalter died of 'sepsis due to Streptococcus pyogenes.' 'Complications of paraplegia due to two remote gunshot wounds are a significant contributing factor,' the report stated. 'The manner of death is best classified as homicide.' Hochhalter's family previously said that they suspected she died of natural causes stemming from her injuries in the shooting. Hochhalter spoke out in 2016 in support of the mother of one of the shooters who released a book reflecting on the mass shooting, especially concerning her relationship with grief and battles with shame. Hochhalter wrote at the time in a lengthy Facebook post that she wasn't sure she would ever read the book, but said she had forgiven the mass murderer's mother. In 2012, Hochhalter also spoke publicly in support of the families and survivors of the Sandy Hook Elementary Shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. 'I really hope the good stories will come out and show a community can come together just like Littleton did after Columbine,' Hochhalter said. 'I feel kind of helpless when I hear about these things and I want to help, I just don't really know how.' 'Thank God somebody reported': Parents react to Ponderosa High School bomb threat The Associated Press reported that Hochhalter struggled with intense pain from her gunshot wounds over the past 25 years. Yet her brother said she was tireless in her drive to help others — from people with disabilities to rescue dogs and members of her family. 'She was helpful to a great many people. She was really a good human being and sister,' her brother, Nathan Hochhalter, said to The Associated Press. Hochhalter attended the 25th anniversary vigil in April with her brother, who was trapped in a classroom during the shooting. She had not attended the 20th anniversary event because of post-traumatic stress disorder, she said in a social media post last year. 'I've truly been able to heal my soul since that awful day in 1999,' she wrote. Others killed in the Columbine mass shooting were Rachel Scott, 17; Daniel Rohrbough, 15; William David Sanders, 47; Kyle Velasquez, 16; Steven Crunow, 14; Cassie Bernall, 17; Isaiah Shoels, 18; Matthew Kchter, 16; Lauren Townsend, 18; John Tomlin, 16; Kelly Fleming, 16; Daniel Mauser, 15; Corey DePooter, 17. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Yahoo
Columbine survivor Anne Marie Hochhalter dies decades after shooting
DENVER (KDVR) — Anne Marie Hochhalter, a survivor of the Columbine High School mass shooting, died Sunday, her former principal, Frank DeAngelis, told Nexstar's KDVR on Monday. Hochhalter, 43, was shot and paralyzed during the tragedy on April 20, 1999, and used a wheelchair in the 25 years since. During the massacre, two seniors shot and killed 12 students and one teacher, then killed themselves. The gunfire injured another 21 people. According to the Denver Post, she was found dead Sunday in her home in Westminster, Colorado. Her cause of death, the newspaper reported, appears to stem from complications from her shooting injuries, said Sue Townsend, stepmother of Lauren Townsend, who died in the Columbine shooting. Columbine 25 years later: We remember the 13 lives lost Hochhalter spoke out in 2016 in support of the mother of one of the shooters who released a book reflecting on the mass shooting, especially concerning her relationship with grief and battles with shame. Hochhalter wrote at the time in a lengthy Facebook post that she wasn't sure she would ever read the book but said she had forgiven the mass murderer's mother. In 2012, Hochhalter also spoke publicly in support of the families and survivors of the Sandy Hook Elementary Shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. 'I really hope the good stories will come out and show a community can come together just like Littleton did after Columbine,' Hochhalter said. 'I feel kind of helpless when I hear about these things, and I want to help. I just don't really know how.' Her brother, Nathan, spoke during a 2024 memorial event about being trapped in a classroom with about 30 students while hearing gunfire nearby. After four hours, SWAT officers rescued them, he said. Their mother took her own life six months after the shooting. 'I just want to use this moment to let everyone know that it's OK to ask for help, whatever your situation is, whether either as a survivor 25 years later or someone struggling with any part of their life. These things come in waves, and they can hit you when you least expect it. You should all know that we're all here for you, and that you're not alone,' Nathan Hochhalter said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Yahoo
Columbine shooting survivor Anne Marie Hochhalter dies
DENVER (KDVR) — Anne Marie Hochhalter, a survivor of the Columbine High School mass shooting, died Sunday, her former principal Frank DeAngelis told FOX31 on Monday. Hochhalter, 43, was shot and paralyzed during the tragedy on April 20, 1999, and used a wheelchair in the 25 years since. During the massacre, two seniors shot and killed 12 students and one teacher, then killed themselves. Another 21 people were injured by the gunfire. Columbine 25 years later: We remember the 13 lives lost Hochhalter spoke out in 2016 in support of the mother of one of the shooters who released a book reflecting on the mass shooting, especially concerning her relationship with grief and battles with shame. Hochhalter wrote at the time in a lengthy Facebook post that she wasn't sure she would ever read the book, but said she had forgiven the mass murderer's mother. In 2012, Hochhalter also spoke publically in support of the families and survivors of the Sandy Hook Elementary Shooting in Newton, Connecticut. 'I really hope the good stories will come out and show a community can come together just like Littleton did after Columbine,' Hochhalter said. 'I feel kind of helpless when I hear about these things and I want to help, I just don't really know how.' Her brother, Nathan, spoke during a 2024 memorial event about being trapped in a classroom with about 30 students while hearing gunfire nearby. After four hours, SWAT officers rescued them, Nathan said. His mother took her own life six months after the shooting. 'I just want to use this moment to let everyone know that it's OK to ask for help, whatever your situation is whether, either as a survivor 25 years later or someone struggling with any part of their life. These things come in waves, and they can hit you when you least expect it. You should all know that we're all here for you and that you're not alone,' Nathan said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
