Principal Shot, Killed At California Elementary School

The AP (2/3) reports, "A school janitor was arrested Wednesday in the killing of" Sam LaCara, "a Northern California elementary school principal who was hailed as a role model for other educators. No children were hurt in the late-morning shooting in the office at Louisiana Schnell Elementary School in Placerville, but one student may have witnessed the shooting, Police Chief George Nielson said." The AP adds that Police "commended the school staff for quickly locking down the school and protecting the children. Students were taken to the county fairground, where they were released to their parents."