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Mason Schermerhorn

Case from Winder, GA dated Sep 04, 2024

Victim Details

Mason Schermerhorn

Male

Black / African American

Winder

GA

2024-09-04

14

Mason

Schermerhorn

Yes

06/28/2026

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Apalachee HS student Mason Schermerhorn laid to rest

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In the late summer of 2024, the community of Winder, Georgia, was struck by a tragedy that would leave an indelible mark. On September 4th, Mason Schermerhorn, a 14-year-old Black male and a freshman at Apalachee High School, lost his life in a school shooting. Remembered as a sweet and loving soul with a big smile, Mason was a boy who loved his family, Disney World, and playing video games like Kingdom Hearts and Roblox. He had just begun learning to play the trumpet, inspired by his older sist ...
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  • FOX 5 Atlanta: Apalachee shooting victim determined to finish school year: 'Bravest little girl I have ever seen'
  • FOX 5 Atlanta: Apalachee High School shooting victim returns home | How you can support her recovery
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    I recently came across the story of Mason Schermerhorn while reading about the tragic events at Apal... ...Read More
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    I recently stumbled upon a comment from a teacher who knew Mason at Apalachee High School, and it re... ...Read More
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    I’ve been thinking about the impact that Mason’s favorite things had on him and how they’re he... ...Read More
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