Our deepest condolences to Johanna's friends and family for this stunning loss. More information is being posted as it comes in. From the Hartford Courant:
Staff from the Office of Behavioral Health are available via the 24 hour on-call system by calling 860-685-2910.Johanna Justin-Jinich, of Fort Collins, Colo., was shot several times at the Red and Black Café inside Broad Street Books. Her assailant, described as thin white man, then fled on foot and remains at large.
[...] "This is a devastating loss for Johanna's family, friends and for the entire Wesleyan community," Wesleyan President Michael S. Roth wrote. "Our hearts go out to all those who grieve for Johanna, and we hope all can find comfort in the support of friends, teachers and classmates."Wesleyan students had planned a candlelight vigil Wednesday night to remember Justin-Jinich, but in a broadcast email to the Wesleyan community shortly before 7 p.m., officials warned against any such gathering.
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1. Anonymous
Posted May 6, 2009 at 8:45 PM | Permalink | Edit
video footage of the shooter:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwVzx4gg-OU&feature=channel
2. Anonymous
Posted May 6, 2009 at 9:00 PM | Permalink | Edit
anyone else see the little smiley face…? what?
3. Beau
Posted May 6, 2009 at 9:05 PM | Permalink | Edit
The little smiley face is the default icon of the WordPress stat tracker.
4. Anonymous
Posted May 6, 2009 at 10:18 PM | Permalink | Edit
Police have identified the man as 29-year-old Stephen Morgan, who is still armed and on the loose. Middletown police say Morgan shot and killed 22-year-old Wesleyan Junior Johanna Justin-Jinich who is from an area near Fort Collins, Colorado.
http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/news_wtnh_middletown_shooting_incident_at_wesleyan_200905061328
5. Anonymous
Posted May 6, 2009 at 10:28 PM | Permalink | Edit
So did they or did they not know each other, and why is the guy still on the loose?! Why haven’t they found him yet?!
6. Anonymous
Posted May 6, 2009 at 10:30 PM | Permalink | Edit
“Steven Morgan”
7. Anonymous
Posted May 6, 2009 at 10:30 PM | Permalink | Edit
Gun man-Steve Morgan
8. anon.
Posted May 6, 2009 at 10:36 PM | Permalink | Edit
gunman-Steve Morgan
9. Anonymous
Posted May 6, 2009 at 10:53 PM | Permalink | Edit
so they didn’t know each other?
10. Anonymous
Posted May 7, 2009 at 12:47 AM | Permalink | Edit
Rest in peace Johanna. I didn’t know her, but I can’t believe how cute and beautiful she looks in that picture… *sigh…
and now, she’s gone. this should be a wake up call for all of us, and we should remind ourselves of the temporary nature of this life, so that we can live everyday as if its our last. and most importantly, we always make the most of our loved ones while they are still here.
:’(
11. Paul
Posted May 7, 2009 at 1:11 PM | Permalink | Edit
Pretty girl gets shot by ugly or average looking guy. Oh what a horrible tragedy.
Of course interviews and tributes will say she was perfect, wonderful, a saint.
I wonder what she did back in NY to screw this guy over.