8th grade student dies after accidental shooting

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A student from Eisenhower Middle School passed away after an shooting on March 16.

13 News WIBW received a statement from USD 501 Topeka Public Schools stating that an 8th-grade student, Kaleb Lane, was involved in a reported shooting and tragically passed away.

13 News WIBW received confirmation from Topeka Police Department that Lane is a victim of murder in the second degree by a 14-year-old male from Topeka.

The incident remains under investigation by the Topeka Police Department.

13 NEWS will relay more information as it becomes available.

“Dear Topeka Public Schools Families and Staff:
We are so sorry to share some sad news over the break impacting one of our scholars. It is with tremendous sadness that we share one of our Eisenhower students passed last night tragically. Reportedly, last night our student Kaleb Lane, an 8th grader at Eisenhower, was involved in a reported accidental shooting, and he tragically passed away. Kaleb was a fun loving, energetic student with many friends. We do not have any additional details we can share at this time. This incident remains under investigation by the police department. We wanted to inform our staff immediately after the family gave permission to share with you Kaleb passed last night. A mental health team will be in place Monday for any staff or students with needs at Eisenhower and at other impacted schools.
We are so sorry to share information regarding a student tragedy over the Spring break and our hearts are heavy for the family. We ask that families and staff respect the privacy of the family as local law enforcement completes their investigation.
Please keep Kaleb’s family and all that are impacted uplifted in your thoughts and prayers.”
Dr. Tiffany Anderson, Superintendent, USD 501, Topeka Public Schools

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