POLAND, OHIO - Ohio State freshman Marissa Plakosh was shot and killed in her Youngstown-area home when she was on holiday break at about 5:50 a.m. Saturday, December 15.
The victim, her brother and a family friend were seated in the same room when the friend was handling a loaded firearm. It discharged once and struck her in the neck, according to Poland Township Police.
The friend was taken into custody and later released after posting a $10,000 bond, according to police. The friend, whose name is not being released, is charged with reckless homicide, a third-degree felony.
The suspect is set to appear in Struthers court at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Plakosh lived in Stradley Hall and was an exploration major.
The Youngstown Vindicator contributed to this story.
Amanda Dolasinski can be reached at dolasinski.1@osu.edu.
2008 Woodie Awards
Viewing Comments 1 - 10 of 22
John Raymond
posted 12/18/07 @ 10:05 AM EST
My condolences to the family on their tragic loss.
Christine Harris
posted 12/18/07 @ 10:21 AM EST
May God sustain you in this difficult time.
This is such a tragic loss and I hope that one day you can look back on the time you had together with fond & loving memories. (Continued…)
AJT
posted 12/18/07 @ 10:26 AM EST
My prayers are with her family and friends.
Kuba
posted 12/18/07 @ 11:07 AM EST
While I don't know the exact circumstances, I guess some reasonable speculation is in order. If they were up all night (till 5AM), the likely reason for this horrible mishap is fatigue. (Continued…)
Julia
posted 12/18/07 @ 11:55 AM EST
Christmas will never be the same for this family. Prayers for all, and I hope they will find some comfort in remembering the birth of Christ, through whom we all will be together again someday. (Continued…)
KJ23
posted 12/18/07 @ 11:58 AM EST
SORRRY !!!!!!
I HATE ALYSSA TESTA
Jasmine
posted 12/18/07 @ 12:13 PM EST
My prayers are with the Plakosh family in this time of tragedy. I pray God brings them comfort and strength in this time.
Bill Huseman
posted 12/18/07 @ 3:28 PM EST
our prayers go out to the family during this tragedy, may God Bless You all in this time of great grief and needed comfort.
Bob Gerspacher
posted 12/18/07 @ 4:13 PM EST
Our Deepest Sympathy and Condolances to the Plakosh Family.
The Tragic Loss of a Child is Such a Great Heartbreak.
Erick
posted 12/18/07 @ 5:07 PM EST
If this doesn't get people to pay closer attention to the first three words of the 2nd Amendment, I don't know what will.
Post a Comment