Jared Padgett, a freshman at Reynolds High School, opened fire in the boys locker room, killing Emilio Hoffman, police said.
TROUTDALE, OR -- The father of a 15-year-old Reynolds High School student who opened fire and killed a classmate this week shared a sorrowful letter with FOX 12 on Friday.
Michael Padgett, father of Jared Padgett, wrote that he is "horrified and distraught" by the events that took place Tuesday morning, when his son shot and killed 14-year-old Emilio Hoffman in the boys locker room.
The following is the full letter from Michael Padgett:
The letter was delivered to the FOX 12 newsroom in Portland on Friday afternoon.
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