Amish woman dies 18 years after schoolhouse shooting in Pennsylvania

In October 2006, a tragic shooting occurred at the West Nickel Mines Amish School in Pennsylvania, where a gunman killed five girls and injured several others, including Rosanna S. King, who was just six years old at the time. Rosanna sustained severe injuries, including a gunshot wound to the head, which left her unable to speak and reliant on others for care. Despite her condition, her family reported that she could recognize them and had some limited physical movement. Rosanna passed away at the age of 23, 18 years after the attack, at her home in Paradise, Pennsylvania. Her funeral is scheduled to take place in the local farming community. The shooter, Charles Carl Roberts IV, had a troubled past and took his own life after the attack, leaving behind notes that revealed his inner turmoil. The Amish community, known for their strong Christian faith and values, expressed forgiveness towards Roberts and his family, which deeply affected them. Terri Roberts, the shooter's mother, regularly visited Rosanna, inspired by the community's capacity for forgiveness. The schoolhouse where the shooting took place was demolished shortly after the incident, and a new school was built nearby. The event left a lasting impact on the community, highlighting themes of forgiveness, suffering, and the challenges of coping with such a tragedy.