Chardon shooting: Third student dies after Ohio rampage

A group of students pray for the victims of the Chardon High School shooting

A third student has died in the aftermath of a shooting at a high school in the US town of Chardon, Ohio.

Demetrius Hewlin died hours after Russell King Jr, 17, was declared brain dead. Daniel Parmertor, 16, died shortly after Monday's shooting.

Gunfire broke out at Chardon High School at 07:30 (12:30 GMT) on Monday.

The suspected shooter, who has been identified by Geauga County Juvenile Court as TJ Lane, is to appear in court on Tuesday afternoon.

Hewlin had been in critical condition in hospital after the shooting took place.

His family described him as a "happy young man who loved life, his family and his friends".

"We will miss him very much but we are proud that he will be able to help others through organ donation," they said in a statement.

Two other victims remain in hospital, with one said to be in a serious condition and the other stable.

A vigil will take place in the community on Tuesday night, and schools will stay closed until Friday.

'Senseless tragedy'

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