Spingarn High School closed due to declining enrollment. However, the story behind fewer students is hidden behind a shooting case.
Many people explore the huge abandoned building of Spingarn High School. The audience can see many Youtube videos where the content creators visit the abandoned building and vlog about it.
However, many people may not be aware that the buildings hold horrifying memories of student who was victim of gun violence.
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Why Did Spingarn High School Close?
Washington Post says that Spingarn High closed because of the decreasing number of enrollments. However, some people speculate that the reason behind it was the gun shooting incident in 1980.
A 16-year-old student was murdered when a small-caliber handgun unintentionally went off that he and several pals were sharing around during a school assembly. However, D.C. Police described it as an “accidental shooting.”
Adrian Precia was recognized as the victim. He lived in a quiet, tree-lined neighborhood just north of the National Arboretum in Northeast Washington.
He was the first student to have been killed at a District public school in a decade. However, a witness Tanya Brown said that it was not an accident, although she did feel that the boys were just playing with the gun.
Additionally, D.C. School Superintendent Vincent Reed claimed that it was an isolated incident as the student concealed the weapon and carried it in his pocket.
The shooting had occurred as school authorities became more concerned about security in the high school system, where many children frequently carried knives and firearms. However, the school stated that the shooting was not related to school security in any way.
Michael Joseph Pratt Case & Adrian Precia Shooting
Michael Joseph Pratt was the person who was involved in the shooting of Adrian Precia. Police apprehended Pratt immediately after the shooting at Spingarn High School. He was formally charged with involuntary manslaughter.
The community was shocked to find out about the death of Adrian. Noone would have expected that something terrible would happen to a 16-year-old.
Where is Michael Joseph Pratt Now?
There are no details about what punishment Michael Jospeh Pratt faced afterward. Moreover, it is unknown where he is currently. He may already be in his 60s because he was 18 years old when he was charged with manslaughter.
Several people said it was an accidental shooting, whereas some claimed it was not. Some sources revealed that he was out on bail after being arrested by the police. Following that, there is no update about the case.
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