‘Beloved’ middle school teacher and role model is shot to death, Georgia officials say
Jason Ogbomoh was known as a “beloved” middle school teacher who served as a “source of inspiration” for his Georgia students.
“His passion for teaching was clear in every lesson; his commitment to our students unwavering,” Principal Diona Brown told Marietta Middle School families in an email later shared with McClatchy News. “At just 25 years old, he had already made a significant impact on our community.”
But the teacher’s life was cut short when he was shot and killed in downtown Atlanta, multiple news outlets reported.
Officers were called to the scene at about 3 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12. They found a critically injured man, who had been shot several times and died in a hospital, the Atlanta Police Department said in a news release.
The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the man who died as Ogbomoh, WSB-TV and WXIA reported. A homicide unit reportedly is helping to investigate his death.
Meanwhile, Marietta Middle School is mourning the loss of Ogbomoh, who was a computer science teacher at the campus for two years and was known for his dedication.
“Last year, he was injured and was in a boot,” Brown told WANF. “He still showed up at the Sneaker Ball Dance for our students and was dancing and trying to dance-battle several of the kids in his boot because he wanted to be there for the kids.”
As the campus reels with Ogbomoh’s death, the principal said counseling would be made available. Several students have written notes that the district plans to share with the late teacher’s family, WANF reported.
“To his students, Mr. Ogbomoh was more than a teacher; he was a mentor, role model, and source of inspiration,” Brown wrote. “His ability to connect with students and his enthusiasm for teaching was truly special. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.”
Police in their news release didn’t share details about a potential suspect or list a possible motive. Officers, who didn’t have more details to share with McClatchy News as of Nov. 13, said an investigation continues.
The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office didn’t immediately share additional information with McClatchy News on Nov. 13.
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