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Tragic School Shooting Claims Assistant Principal's Life

9/18/2025

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Nerissa Lee, assistant principal at Lincoln Middle School in Berwyn, Illinois, was shot and killed on September 16, 2025, along with two others, including the gunman.
The shooting, linked to domestic violence, occurred around 4:05 PM outside the school.
Police found the gunman firing a rifle before he took his own life.
Classes were canceled the next day, with counselors available for support.
The Berwyn Police Department confirmed no ongoing threat to the community, and the investigation continues.

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Story summary

Nerissa Lee, assistant principal at Lincoln Middle School in Berwyn, Illinois, was shot and killed on September 16, 2025, along with two others, including the gunman.
The shooting, linked to domestic violence, occurred around 4:05 PM outside the school.
Police found the gunman firing a rifle before he took his own life.
Classes were canceled the next day, with counselors available for support.
The Berwyn Police Department confirmed no ongoing threat to the community, and the investigation continues.