Shooting Victim 'Will Be Greatly Missed,' Warren School District Says

Warren School officials have released a statement regarding Heidi Errickson, one of two victims killed in a murder-suicide in Warren Township on Sunday. Errickson was a part-time, multi- duty paraprofessional at Central School.

According to a statement from Warren Township school officials:

School officials and staff members of Warren Township Schools were shocked and saddened by the news of the tragic death of Heidi Errickson on Sunday.

Warren Township police officials confirmed Monday afternoon that Ms. Errickson was one of the fatalities in the shooting incident.

“This senseless killing has left us all shaken,” said Dr. Elizabeth Nastus, Interim Superintendent. “Ms. Errickson was a valued member of our school community. Our hearts go out to her family at this extremely difficult time.”

Ms. Errickson joined Warren Township Schools in November 2002 as a part-time, multi- duty paraprofessional at Central School where she supervised children from kindergarten to fifth grade during lunches and recesses. Ms. Errickson also served as a kindergarten classroom aide.

“Whether providing a helping hand with a first grader at lunch or watching over a group of fourth graders on the playground, Heidi could always be counted on to be attentive and professional,” said Central School principal Janet Milita. “She will be greatly missed.”

Dr. Nastus said that crisis counseling was made available to district staff, parents and students today and tomorrow (Tuesday, August 18).

Information on the scheduled sessions, along with resources for helping children to deal with traumatic events, can be found on the district website at www.warrentboe.org.