Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty to Shooting Four Students Outside Westinghouse Academy
A Pittsburgh man accused of shooting four students outside Westinghouse Academy two years ago on Valentine’s Day has pleaded guilty in court. James Pritchard, who was 16 at the time of the incident, admitted to firing his gun into a crowd of students as school was letting out.
The shooting, which was captured on surveillance video, occurred after Pritchard delivered balloons to a girl who lived nearby. The incident was reportedly sparked by a love triangle between teenagers.
Four students were shot, but fortunately, all of them survived. Pritchard’s defense attorney, Casey White, described the incident as a “horrible mistake” and stated that Pritchard is remorseful for his actions.
Pritchard will spend four to nine years in prison for his role in the shooting. A 14-year-old boy who was also involved in the incident was arrested, but his identity has not been released.
The incident highlights the devastating consequences of gun violence and the need for continued efforts to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.
