--- title: Oregon Shooting: Parents and Relatives Mourn Victims description: Families ask for privacy after shooting at community college leaves 10 dead canonical: https://time.com/4060231/oregon-shooting-relatives-mourn-victims/ author: Charlotte Alter article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2015-10-02T23:00:29.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-08-04T07:57:35.432Z article:section: U.S. og:title: Relatives Mourn Oregon Shooting Victims: 'Our Lives Are Shattered Beyond Repair' og:description: Families ask for privacy after shooting at community college leaves 10 dead og:url: https://time.com/4060231/oregon-shooting-relatives-mourn-victims/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltc8189ea876b50a03/698866c1e20a87e3b3a8d98c/roseburg-victims.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 675 og:image:alt: Oregon School Shooting og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: Relatives Mourn Oregon Shooting Victims: 'Our Lives Are Shattered Beyond Repair' twitter:description: Families ask for privacy after shooting at community college leaves 10 dead twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltc8189ea876b50a03/698866c1e20a87e3b3a8d98c/roseburg-victims.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  # Relatives Mourn Oregon Shooting Victims: 'Our Lives Are Shattered Beyond Repair' > Sponsored content. 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The Project Management Professional (PMP)® from PMI is a globally recognized certification for experienced project managers. For those newer to the field, PMI's Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® is a common starting point. Other notable certifications include those focused on agile methodologies, such as the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®, and program management certifications like the Program Management Professional (PgMP)®. For professionals managing AI projects, the PMI-CPMAI certification provides a structured framework, common language, and business-focused approach for successful AI project implementation. #### How does PMI support career growth for professionals? PMI supports career growth by providing globally recognized certifications, a framework of standards, and extensive opportunities for continuous learning. Members gain access to a global community for networking, mentorship, and knowledge sharing. The organization also produces research and thought leadership on emerging trends, helping professionals stay current with skills in areas like AI, agile practices, and strategic business management. These resources are designed to help professionals at all levels enhance their skills and advance their careers. #### What is the PMBOK® Guide? The PMBOK® Guide, or A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, is PMI’s foundational guide to generally accepted project management knowledge and practice. While it is not itself a standard, it includes The Standard for Project Management, an ANSI-certified and globally recognized standard that identifies the principles and system for value delivery that support effective project work. 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Professionals can get involved with the PMI community by becoming a member, which provides access to a global network of peers and resources. Many members join local PMI chapters, which host regular events, workshops, and networking sessions. Online, PMI's projectmanagement.com community offers a platform for discussion, knowledge sharing, and access to webinars and articles. Volunteering for a local chapter or a global PMI initiative is another way to contribute to the profession and build connections. #### What is the difference between PMP and CAPM? The PMP (Project Management Professional)® and CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management)® are both certifications offered by PMI, but they target professionals at different career stages. The CAPM is an entry-level certification designed for individuals with little or no project experience, validating their understanding of fundamental project management knowledge and terminology. 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Witnesses Describe Shooting at Umpqua Community College_  by [Charlotte Alter](https://time.com/author/charlotte-alter/)  ## Charlotte Alter Senior Correspondent Oct 2, 2015 11:00 PM UTC  The photos of three of the victims of the mass shooting at Umpqua Community College are displayed at a news conference, on Oct. 2, 2015, in Roseburg, Ore. The photos of three of the victims of the mass shooting at Umpqua Community College are displayed at a news conference, on Oct. 2, 2015, in Roseburg, Ore.Rich Pedroncelli—AP  by [Charlotte Alter](https://time.com/author/charlotte-alter/)  ## Charlotte Alter Senior Correspondent Oct 2, 2015 11:00 PM UTC The victims were chemistry students and animal shelter volunteers, proud Christians and college instructors, future farmers and amateur dancers. In statements delivered by law enforcement, relatives of several of the nine victims of the Umpqua Community College shooting described the loved ones who died when the shooter, identified by multiple media outlets as Chris Harper Mercer, opened fire on Thursday. “Yesterday was his fourth day of college,” the family of 18-year old Quinn Cooper said in a statement. “Our lives are shattered beyond repair.” Authorities identified the nine victims of the shooting in an emotional press conference Friday. Five of the victims—Lucero Alcaraz, Quinn Glen Cooper, Lucas Eibel, Rebecka Ann Carnes, and Treven Taylor Anspach—were under 21 years old. Older students, like 59-year old Kim Saltmarsh Dietz, 33-year old Jason Dale Johnson, and 44-year old Sarena Dawn Moore, were also shot to death, along with 67-year old Lawrence Levine, the instructor. The shooter himself was killed, bringing the total fatalities to 10. Lucas Eibel’s family said in a statement that the 18-year old volunteered at a wildlife shelter and an animal shelter, and was planning to study chemistry. They said it would “take 18 years” to adequately describe their son. Jason Johnson’s family also released statement, saying the recently-enrolled student was “proud of himself for enrolling in school, and so was his mother.” They also said he was “proud to be a Christian.” The families’ words came at the conclusion of a day in which investigators started to piece together the details of what had happened Thursday at the community college in the small Oregon town of Rosewood. Authorities said Friday that the shooter brought five pistols, a rifle and five additional magazines to campus, and had an arsenal of four rifles, two pistols, and a shotgun at home, all purchased legally. Although multiple media outlets have identified the shooter as Chris Harper Mercer, Douglas County Sheriff John Hanlin refused to speak his name, saying publicizing his identity would “only glorify his horrific actions,” and possibly “inspire future shooters.” Neighbors and investigators told the [New York _Times_](http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/03/us/chris-harper-mercer-umpqua-community-college-shooting.html) that Mercer seemed reclusive and anxious, wore the same outfit every day, and was very close to his fiercely protective mother. His online presence indicated an interest in the Irish Republican Army, a fascination with violence, and an aversion to organized religion. At [least one injured survivor has said ](http://www.cnn.com/2015/10/02/us/oregon-umpqua-community-college-shooting/)that Mercer asked victims if they were Christian before shooting them. Umpqua Community College will be closed next week, as school officials urge the community to focus on healing and law enforcement pleaded for privacy for the victims’ families. Officials detailed extensive mental health options should anyone in the town’s close-knit community need counseling following the tragedy. Among the dead were relatives of first responders, including a son of a firefighter and a niece of a paramedic, [NBC news reports,](http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/oregon-college-shooting/oregon-college-shooting-two-fire-ems-officials-among-nine-dead-n437881) although it is not clear if the relatives were responding to the shooting. President Obama expressed dismay Thursday that yet another mass shooting had occurred without a significant policy discussion about gun control. “Somehow this has become routine,” he said in an emotional speech Thursday evening. “The reporting is routine. My response here at this podium ends up being routine. The conversation in the aftermath of it. We’ve become numb to this.” To the families of the victims, of course, nothing is routine. “We are shocked this has happened,” Quinn Cooper’s family said. “No-one should ever feel the pain we are feeling.” ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/4060231/oregon-shooting-relatives-mourn-victims/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/4060231/oregon-shooting-relatives-mourn-victims/"},"headline":"Relatives Mourn Oregon Shooting Victims: 'Our Lives Are Shattered Beyond Repair'","datePublished":"2015-10-02T23:00:29.000Z","dateModified":"2026-08-04T07:57:35.432Z","description":"Families ask for privacy after shooting at community college leaves 10 dead","url":"https://time.com/4060231/oregon-shooting-relatives-mourn-victims/","keywords":["Crime","Students","Guns","oregon","Oregon shooting"],"thumbnailUrl":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltc8189ea876b50a03/698866c1e20a87e3b3a8d98c/roseburg-victims.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Charlotte Alter","jobTitle":"Senior Correspondent","url":"https://time.com/author/charlotte-alter/"}],"articleSection":"U.S.","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltc8189ea876b50a03/698866c1e20a87e3b3a8d98c/roseburg-victims.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","width":1200,"height":675,"headline":"Oregon School Shooting","caption":"Oregon School Shooting","creditText":"Rich Pedroncelli—AP","representativeOfPage":true}],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Time","url":"https://time.com/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://time.com/images/logo.png","width":528,"height":156},"foundingDate":"March 3, 1923","sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/time","https://www.instagram.com/time/?hl=en","https://twitter.com/time","https://www.pinterest.com/timemagazine"]}},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"/section/us/","name":"U.S."}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"https://time.com/4060231/oregon-shooting-relatives-mourn-victims/","name":"Relatives Mourn Oregon Shooting Victims: 'Our Lives Are Shattered Beyond Repair'"}}]},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"VideoObject","name":"Witnesses Describe Shooting at Umpqua Community College","description":"Witnesses Describe Shooting at Umpqua Community College","thumbnailUrl":"https://cdn.jwplayer.com/v2/media/ncLF3TYZ/poster.jpg?width=720","uploadDate":"2015-10-02T16:30:50.000Z","contentUrl":"https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/ncLF3TYZ.m3u8","embedUrl":"https://time.com/4060231/oregon-shooting-relatives-mourn-victims/","duration":"PT1M23S","potentialAction":{"@type":"SeekToAction","target":"https://time.com/4060231/oregon-shooting-relatives-mourn-victims/?jw_start={seek_to_second_number}","startOffset-input":"required name=seek_to_second_number"}}] ```