John Alfred Klang, age 49
Lost to gun violence on September 29, 2006 in Cazenovia, Wisconsin.
Weston High School shooting: At around 8 a.m., 15-year-old freshman, Eric Hainstock, entered Weston High School. He aimed a 20-gauge shotgun at social studies teacher, Chuck Keller, before it was wrestled from him by school custodian, Dave Thompson. Hainstock then shot 49-year-old high school principal, John Alfred Klang, with a .22 caliber revolver. Klang died later that afternoon.
Photo sources:
- Swept the gun Away — John Alfred Klang
- https://twitter.com/newsbyjessica/status/781510495064977408
- Wiscnews.com: GALLERY: Remembering Weston Principal John Klang
News sources:
- Wiscnews.com: GALLERY: Remembering Weston Principal John Klang
- Swept the gun Away — John Alfred Klang
- Carnegie Hero Fund Commission: Carnegie Medals awarded to 22 for extraordinary acts of heroism – Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
- Weston High School shooting - Wikipedia
- HISTORY: School principal murdered by student in Wisconsin
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