'We are devastated by the tragic and senseless loss of young Eliyanah.' As authorities continue to search for the suspects in a freeway shooting that killed 5-year-old Eliyanah Crisostomo, the girl's school district releases a statement.
Eliyanah attended Central Park Elementary School in the Santa Clara Unified School District, officials confirmed Tuesday. District Superintendent Gary Waddell released the following statement:Sign up for NBC Bay Area’s Housing Deconstructed newsletter.
"We are devastated by the tragic and senseless loss of young Eliyanah — our hearts are with her family, friends, and the Central Park community. We deployed a district crisis team this morning to support her fellow students and their families, as well as our staff, and have increased counseling support for her school community for as long as needed.
"We are all heartbroken to lose such a bright young soul as Eliyanah and Santa Clara Unified joins her family, friends, and community in their grief and will be there to support them through this difficult time."Tuesday to continue their investigation. All southbound lanes of I-880 were temporarily shut down.
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