UPDATE: The family of Jakob Wagner released a statement Tuesday morning saying:
"We have lost our son, grandson and nephew -- a quiet young man whom we loved. His actions Saturday night confuse us and fill us with pain. We realize his actions have torn open a wound in our community. We pray for healing.
We are filled with sorrow over the injuries caused to his victims, the position in which the police officers were placed along with the prom goers and their families. Our prayers are with each of you and your families.
We are not comfortable addressing the media. While we grieve the loss of Jakob, we ask the media to respect our privacy in the time leading up to his funeral, and during his visitation and funeral service. We need the healing embrace of our community to get through this difficult time and appreciate your understanding.
Thank you,
The family of Jakob Wagner."
We are filled with sorrow over the injuries caused to his victims, the position in which the police officers were placed along with the prom goers and their families. Our prayers are with each of you and your families.
We are not comfortable addressing the media. While we grieve the loss of Jakob, we ask the media to respect our privacy in the time leading up to his funeral, and during his visitation and funeral service. We need the healing embrace of our community to get through this difficult time and appreciate your understanding.
Thank you,
The family of Jakob Wagner."
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The mother of a man accused of shooting two people outside a Wisconsin prom says her son "wasn't a monster."
Lorrie Wagner talked to The Associated Press briefly outside her home in Antigo on Monday.
Police say her son, 18-year-old Jakob Wagner, shot and wounded two people with a rifle Saturday night before he was killed by police outside Antigo High School.
Lorrie Wagner said she had just come from a funeral home to make arrangements for her son, a former Antigo High student whom she called "my baby." She said she hoped his death "shines light on bullying and how deeply it affects people."
At least two of Jakob Wagner's classmates said he was bullied.
Police haven't said what they think caused Wagner to carry out the shooting.
