Who are Devon Erickson’s parents? Erickson was arrested in connection with the STEM School Highlands Ranch shooting.
Devon Erickson was a student at STEM School Highlands Ranch in Douglas County, Colorado.
On May 7, 2019, Erickson and Alec McKinney, both students at the school, opened fire in the school and shot several students.
One student named Kendrick Castillo was killed and eight others were seriously injured during the shooting.
Castillo jumped on Devon to try to take the gun away from him and was fatally shot in the chest.
‘No One Was Going To Survive’: Alec McKinney Testifies In Devon Erickson’s Murder Trial For STEM School Shooting https://t.co/exOmZtCza0 pic.twitter.com/tlGlxibHxh
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Who Are Devon Erickson Parents?
Devon Erickson parents’ identity has been kept confidential.
It is reported that Devon was going through some family issues and was always disturbed.
However, on the day of the shooting, Devon told his friend David Sispera that he was taking control of things at home.
He looked positive, upbeat, and happy. Sispera thought it unusual as he was going through depressive episodes for months. But, he did not make much of it and thought Erickson was figuring out things for himself.
Devon Erickson Age And Gender: How Old Is He?
Devon Erickson’s current age is 20 years old.
Speaking of his gender, Erickson was born and identifies as a male.
On the other hand, the other accused in the shooting, Alec McKinney was a transgender boy. He was born female and was named Maya Elizabeth McKinney.
But, he identified as male and changed his name to Alec.
Devon Erickson and Alec McKinney, who carried out the 2019 STEM School Highlands Ranch shooting, planned to “execute” targeted students in a locked classroom, with the plan to end with Erickson shooting his co-conspirator dead, McKinney testified Tuesday. https://t.co/oIhvv4uQUC
— Channel 2 KWGN (@channel2kwgn) June 9, 2021
Devon Erickson Trial Update
Devon Erickson and Alec McKinney were arrested on May 7, 2019.
They were charged with 48 criminal counts, including “first-degree murder after deliberation, arson, and burglary.
McKinney was a juvenile at the time and pleaded guilty to 17 charges in a plea bargain with the prosecution. As he’s a juvenile, he could not be given a death sentence or life without parole.
However, Erickson pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and other charges on Jan. 20, 2020. His lawyers claimed he was a troubled child and was manipulated by McKinney into the shooting.
Moreover, if convicted, Erickson faces 48 criminal charges and a life sentence without parole. His trial started on May 31, 2021.