A high school senior who plans to become a Marine after graduation was among the students who tackled a gunman in a Colorado school on Tuesday.
A high school senior who plans to become a Marine after graduation was among the students who tackled a gunmanBrendan Bialy attends the STEM School Highlands Ranch, which is not far from the site of the Columbine High School shooting 20 years ago.Bialy's father, Brad, confirmed to NBC News that the teenager and other classmates tackled and disarmed one of the two shooters.
"We are deeply saddened for the victims, families, friends, and community on this tragic day," the Bialy family said in an emailed statement issued by lawyer Mark L. Bryant."We'd like to commend the immediate response of law enforcement and assure all we are strong with the love of our families, community, friends, and every one sending concern, wishes, and strength. We will persevere."The shooting took place after 2 p.m. on Tuesday.
The family of Kendrick Castillo, 18, confirmed to NBC News that he was the student killed during the shooting.
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