Flowers and dozens of candles were left at an intersection in Thousand Oaks where a man wanted in a stabbing crashed into a group of teens waiting for a bus, leaving one dead and three injured. A court hearing had been scheduled for Thursday afternoon. Madrona Elementary School in Thousand Oaks remains closed after one teen was killed and another injured when their model rocket exploded Monday evening. I think about them, he said. WESTLAKE VILLAGE (KABC) -- Life for 15-year-old Blase Anderson hasn't been the same since April 18. He had entered without the family member's permission, according to the sheriff's office, which is contracted to provide police services in Camarillo and Thousand Oaks. Undated photos of 18-year-old Alaina Housley, a Pepperdine University student who was killed in the mass shooting at a Thousand Oaks bar on Nov. 7, 2018. The Ventura County Medical Examiner's Office identified the victim as Wesley Welling, 15, of Thousand Oaks. The growing memorial outside the school campus, meanwhile, drew friends, family and strangers. "He was in a scientific research class, which only a few people really get into at the school. Four teens were struck by a white Toyota Camry that ended up on its roof. Wesley Welling, 15, was identified as the victim killed in the crash following a tragic chain of events that started early Tuesday afternoon at a Walmart in Simi Valley. He was a nice person to around. "We thought this was going to be a 4-6 week thing. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. "He had spent his entire adult life, post-military service, helping veterans readjust to civilian life. "It doesnt end here. When Thousand Oaks Police School Resource Officers investigated, they learned the inappropriate messages were "more significant," including "numerous illicit images" through social media. School officials have summoned counselors to help distraught students. His last recorded location was in the Wildwood neighborhood of Thousand Oaks, according to the NPS. One said it was a special precaution, just for now.. Though they initially hesitated, Blase's family created a GoFundMe to help with the teen's medical bills. Its very close to home, thats what affected me so much," Youmans said in a text. "I thought it was just an accident.". Online, friends paid tribute to a "sweet, amazing soul". The crash was reported shortly before 3:40 p.m. near Lakeview Canyon Road and East Thousand Oaks Boulevard at a bus stop near the high school campus. Solis stood in front of his vehicle in an attempt to stop him from getting away. Witnesses provided police with the license plate number. Bernard was one of the nicest guys youll ever meet on or off the tennis court, one wrote. Mr Coffman said that Cody was preparing to join the US Army. One student was killed and at least four others were injured after a car crashed into them in Thousand Oaks, California, officials told CBS News. Deputies said they believe there may be other victims. "He was killed last night at Borderline," his mother Susan Orfanos told the New York Times. Madrona Elementary School was closed Tuesday, the Conejo Valley Unified School District confirmed. Online, friends paid tribute to a "sweet soul" who "cared for everyone". The report also said the suspect suffered from PTSD from his time in the military. A dozen people were killed after a gunman opened fire late Wednesday in a Thousand Oaks bar packed with college students. "That's never going to happen - all because of the stupid choice that killer made that robbed so many people of hearing Justin Meek's beautiful voice. Crews clean the playground area Tuesday morning at Madrona Elementary School in Thousand Oaks, where one teen was killed and another injured when their model rocket exploded Monday evening. This is what we know so far. You may want to read Twitters cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. Jason Coffman: The last thing I said was 'Son, I love you.". A 15-year-old died from his injuries. Authorities said the teen had stolen money from a concession stand. He said he had no direct connection to the school but thought of his 10- and 13-year-old children when he read the news. When the shooting started, the Borderline Bar & Grill likely held hundreds of people, drawn by the weekly "College Country Night." 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"He provided valuable information in the short time that we studied him," said Seth Riley, the wildlife branch chief for SMMNRA. Cody's father, Jeff Coffman, confirmed that his son had been killed in the shooting - "his name is Cody Coffman and he is my first born son," he told reporters. Moon, a chemistry buff who had placed second in the Ventura County Science Fair last year, was handling a small propane cylinder at the time of the accident, according to Ventura County Fire officials. The 15-year-old killed was identified as Wesley Welling, according to a GoFundMe for the teen's family. "Everything is a lot sadder and heavier, everyone is at a loss of words," said Sadie Adamo, an 11th Im at a loss of words.. Kristina Morisette, 20, from Simi Valley, worked on the front desk at Borderline Bar and Grill. Three other students were injured: two girls, age 14 and 16, and a boy, 15. He was being held in in lieu of $5.54 million bail. His sister, Gladys Manrique Koscak, confirmed his death via Facebook on Thursday. It ended with his murder, It hit 120 degrees in this California town. Sam Lee, left, with daughter Marissa Lee, right, of Newbury Park High School visit a growing memorial at Madrona Elementary School in Thousand Oaks where one teen was killed and another injured when a science project exploded. A driver rammed his car into a group of students as they waited at a bus stop outside Westlake High School - and he has since been accused of doing it intentionally. A motive was unclear, said Lew, who called the attack unprovoked. ", "Alaina was an incredible young woman with so much life ahead of her and we are devastated that her life was cut short in this manner.". And he loved science really," she said. Bernard Moon was killed in the blast and an unidentified 17-year-old student was injured, the Thousand Oaks Acorn reports. You may want to read Metas Instagram cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. A young black bear was captured and collared in the western portion of the Santa Monica Mountains on April 23. "Wide-ranging animals like this young male bear are especially useful for learning about connectivity in the region, and this was certainly true of BB-12, given the five major road (crossings) that he made in such a short time. Officials said that four students, all from Westlake High School, were hit. An explosion that killed a Thousand Oaks High School student Monday evening and sent another student to the hospital was apparently caused by a "homemade model rocket . Thousand Oaks Boulevard was closed from Via Merida to Westlake Boulevard as sheriffs investigators worked the scene. He had recently been promoted. (KTLA) A short time later, prosecutors say Eis deliberately plowed his vehicle into students outside Westlake High School. But the bonds of faculty, staff, & students will bring healing. 2023 www.vcstar.com. Several acquaintances tweeted about playing tennis with Moon, while another mentioned that he was her daughters Advanced Placement physics classmate and that both had interviewed at Brown University. But little more than a year later he was killed in similar circumstances. Along with his parents, he had raced to the scene when news of the shooting emerged. Ventura County Sheriff's officials described the incident as an intentional act and said the driver had been arrested on suspicion of homicide. FOX 11 Los Angeles is available on the FOX LOCAL app through Apple TV, Amazon FireTV, Roku and Google Android TV -- no cable subscription or login required. He was first captured and tagged on April 23 in the western Santa Monica Mountains just south of the 101 Freeway. Thousand Oaks High School asked students to wear green to school Wednesday in honor of Moon. For more coverage, follow @vcspreps onTwitter,InstagramandFacebook. Justin Meek, 23, was one of those killed at the country music night on Wednesday. Noel Sparks, 21, was a student at Moorpark College, according to her Facebook profile. Sikich said BB-12 crossed major roads successfully five times for the short time NPS tracked him. Anyone with information was asked to contact the Sheriff's Sexual Assault Unit at 805-371-8309. Part of Audacy. NBC Universal, Inc. WESTLAKE VILLAGE (KABC) -- Life for 15-year-old Blase Anderson hasn't been the same since April 18. On Wednesday, as stacks of flowers grew larger in front of the Westlake High sign, Wesley's mother, Kelly Welling, and siblings Hannah and Cody spoke with reporters. THOUSAND OAKS (CBSLA.com) A Thousand Oaks High School student killed in a science project explosion is being remembered as a standout student, science wiz and the kind of child many parents dream of having. Deputies say he faces multiple charges, including murder, attempted murder, attempted robbery, burglary, brandishing a firearm, resisting arrest, kidnapping, felony use of tear gas and assault with a deadly weapon. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. "On the sixth time, he unfortunately got hit," Sikich said. This, after a driver plowed into a group of students, killing one. "When I found out it was her, I was like it really sucks, because she was always a helpful hand here.". The National Parks Service believed the black bear lived in the area for two years but most likely came from the Santa Susana Mountains north of Highway 118, most likely crossing major highways before being captured and tracked. "When any of our radio-collared animals get killed on the road, it's sad but not that surprising after 20 years of studying these animals in the region," said Jeff Sikich, the lead field biologist for the mountain lion study at Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (SMMNRA). THOUSAND OAKS, Calf. The Simi Valley Royal High School wrestling and football teams paid tribute on Facebook. / KCAL News. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Blase Anderson was one of three students struck by a driver who rammed his car into them near Westlake High School last month. THOUSAND OAKS (CBSLA.com) A Thousand Oaks High School student killed in a science project explosion is being remembered as a standout student, science wiz . A vigil washeld Tuesday night at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in memory of the 18-year-old. The ninth-grade student at Westlake High School was waiting for a bus ride home when he and three other students were struck by a driver in what authorities described as an intentional act. The driver was identified as 24-year-old Austin Eis. / KCAL News. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser. Cheri Carlson covers the environment and county government for the Ventura County Star. A vigil for those killed in a shooting at Borderline Bar & Grill was held at Alliance of the Arts in Thousand Oaks, Calif., on Thursday night. "Cody was the big brother that my kids need," Mr Coffman said, fighting tears. Youmans was playing in a baseball game at another school Tuesday night when he heard about the crash from his coach after the game ended. On Nov. 7, 2018, Ian David Long, a former machine gunner in the Marine Corp, opened fire on patrons at the Borderline Bar and Grill, killing 11 patrons and then himself. Two of the student victims have now been released from the hospital while the third is still receiving care, Campbell said. It's going to be hard for a lot of the seniors to not have her this year," one student said. NBCLA's Chelsea Hylton contributed to this report. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. I have great insurance but a lot of the stuff that we're doing is out of network.". California Driver intentionally hit Westlake High students, killing 1, after Walmart stabbing, authorities say A car plowed into a group of teenagers Tuesday afternoon near Westlake High School,. Peter George, 43, of Thousand Oaks, also brought flowers. More than 30 German shepherds found abandoned in Highland, Donald Trumps star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame continues to be defaced, Amber Rayne: Authorities looking into whether adult film actor died of an overdose. The students were leaving Westlake High. Brilliant boys. He remained hospitalized in stable condition Wednesday night, the department reported. Mejia was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2021 in local reporting for her investigation with colleague Jack Dolan that exposed failures in Los Angeles Countys safety-net healthcare system. The Simi department sought help from the sheriff's office and the California Highway Patrol as they searched for the car. "They'll look to see whether he's had trouble at school, they'll look to see how his grades are, they'll look to see what his home situation is like. Investigators identified Ballas, a technical specialist in Westlake High's theater department, as the suspect. Conejo Valley Unified School District Superintendent Mark McLaughlin called the tragedy an "unimaginable loss.". THOUSAND OAKS, Calf. She pulled up a social media post on her phone showing a boy with scattered bandages leaning back in a recliner and flashing a peace sign, with the caption: "He good.". He fled before victims called 911 and before deputies arrived. THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (KNX) - The stabbing suspect who crashed into a group of Thousand Oaks students, killing one of them, may have hit the students intentionally, deputies said. In an update after the fatality was confirmed, McLaughlin said a team of counselors would be at Westlake High and other district campuses Wednesday. My kid walks to school. On more than one occasion, BB-12 crossed the 101 and Pacific Coast Highway to walk along the shores of Leo Carillo State Beach, dazzling biologists. Information about those who were killed continues to emerge. A small memorial Tuesday morning at Madrona Elementary School in Thousand Oaks. In adult court, they're looking to punish someone for what they did," Ridley said. The Ventura County Medical Examiner's Office identified the victim as. On Wednesday, no detailed update was available on the hospitalized student, though a spokeswoman at Ventura County Medical Center said one patient from the crash was stable. 2023 Audacy, Inc. All rights reserved. The series of crimes started around 2:40 p.m. when Eis allegedly stabbed a store employee and assaulted a second worker at the Walmart at 255 W. Cochran St., according to the Simi Valley Police Department. Seven of the people killed were college students and the bar was hosting a College Night that evening. As of Wednesday night, the District Attorney's Office had not yet filed formal charges, court records showed. Media crews were staged in the parking lot of a nearby business center. "It is with the most shattered and heavy heart that I'm writing this post to let everyone know that Daniel Manrique was at Borderline last night," she said. "During this time of unimaginable loss, our thoughts and prayers remain with these students, their families, friends, and the entire Warrior community," McLaughlin said. Anderson, who works as a nurse, said it's been hard to work and properly care for her son. Thomas Ballas was arrested on Dec. 2 on charges of . A charge of murder and 11 other charges were filed against the man accused of ramming a car into a group of students, killing one and injuring three, in Thousand Oaks. He then ran outside and drove away. Suspected booking offenses involving kidnapping and use of pepper spray, among others, pertain to the Walmart incident. "It is with heavy hearts that we notify you that Noel Sparks was among the victims of last night's shooting," the church said. 2016 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Conejo Valley Unified School District superintendent released a statement saying the district is heartbroken that a family member is suffering from life-threatening injuries. The sheriffs office received a report of a disturbance at the house around 3:20 p.m. Eis reportedly threatened multiple people with a knife and brandished a handgun at the home on Shadetree Way. THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) One Southern California teenager was killed and three others injured Tuesday afternoon when a stabbing suspect crashed his vehicle into the group as they were walking near their high school, authorities said. THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (KNX) The stabbing suspect who crashed into a group of Thousand Oaks students, killing one of them, may have hit the students intentionally, deputies said. This Instagram post cannot be displayed in your browser. A 15-year-old boy died Tuesday after a car driven by a man who had earlier stabbed two people at a Simi Valley Walmart rolled over and struck several high schoolers in Thousand Oaks, police. ", First published on July 21, 2023 / 3:29 PM. Daniel Manrique, 33, was a former marine sergeant who worked for a charity helping veterans after leaving the military. A driver hit four Westlake High School students near the Thousand Oaks campus Tuesday afternoon, fatally injuring one. - A theater tech at Thousand Oaks high school was arrested for allegedly sending inappropriate messages to a student. When they're trying to figure out how best to rehabilitate a juvenile, those are the things that they look at. Caleb Hearne, 14, was waiting for the bus before the crash. "He was just a cool kid. Investigators are looking into whether the driver, who had . Sam Lee, right, with daughter Marissa Lee, left, of Newbury Park High School comfort each other as they visit a growing memorial at Madrona Elementary School in Thousand Oaks where one teen was killed and another injured when a science project exploded. THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (KABC) -- Thousand Oaks students felt the absence of a popular staff member Monday, who is in critical condition after being run over by a teenager. That afternoon, the unthinkable happened. Hes also accused of assault with a deadly weapon and attempted robbery after a Walmart employee was stabbed at the Simi Valley store prior to the crash. They were trying to create a rocket motor to propel a skateboard forward when the blast went off, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's Department. 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Calvary Community Church in Westlake Village will host a prayer vigil Wednesday at 6 p.m. "We invite everyone in the greater Conejo Valley to come together to join us in prayer," leaders of the church on Via Rocas said in a message to members. A Thousand Oaks student was killed and multiple others injured after a vehicle crashed into them as they were leaving school. SUGGESTED: Santa Paula High School gym destroyed in fire. AIR7HD was over the scene on Lakeview Canyon Road. 2018 shooting at bar in Thousand Oaks, California. VideoThe nuclear waste 'graveyard' that will last 100,000 years, A Wagner fighter reveals his part in the mutiny, BBC puts new deepfake detector to the test, Cambodia's election 'was more a coronation'. A driver rammed his car into a group of students as. The others were hospitalized and their conditions varied. "I don't care if it was just to act cool in front of your friends, it's like that shouldn't happen," one student said. According to the Ventura County Fire Department, the collision. Copyright 2023 KABC Television, LLC. Kelly Welling said it was her birthday Tuesday. "He will forever be our hero, son, brother, and the best uncle anybody could ever ask for.". Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The blast occurred just after 7:30 p.m. at Madrona Elementary School in the 600 block of Camino Manzanas. Jenna Schoenefeld for The New York Times By Dana. Madrona Elementary School in Thousand Oaks will be closed Tuesday, after one teen was killed and another injured when their model rocket exploded Monday evening in the blacktop area. IE 11 is not supported. The suspect went to college after completing his service and "although he earned high marks in his classes, he would tell those close to him that he could not relate to most of the other adults., The Ventura sheriff said that while Long attended California State University, Northridge, he felt he was disrespected by fellow students because of his service, and was told that anyone who joined the military deserved to be shot and killed over seasons., The suspect began to hate individuals who felt this way, the report says, and would call them ignorant social assholes., He felt they were entitled, liberal civilians who literally had no knowledge, understanding or comprehension of what he had experienced in war, the report said, and thought they should be wiped off the map..