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Caleb M. Lishing

Age 11

Streetsboro, Ohio

Playground memorializes Titanic-loving, compassionate soul

He looked forward to watching “Toy Story” in class the following week. He had a “deep enthusiasm” for the things he loved. He had an “inquisitive mind” and always brought a book to class. His science teacher called him “a kind soul.”

He was fascinated with the ocean and “had an extensive knowledge of the Titanic,” according to his loved ones. His family and community are raising money to build a playground in the shape of the ship and name it after him.

Eleven-year-old Caleb M. Lishing was shot, allegedly by his 13-year-old brother, in Streetsboro, Ohio, on April 23, 2018.

By Prerna Mukherjee · Age 16
Meet the Reporters

More than 100 diligent students

Jontae Billups-Brooks

An athlete and a music lover

Jayden Fondeur

His older brother found him first

Martin Duque Anguiano

An ambitious, bright boy, senselessly killed

Telvin Goll

He wished for the American Dream

NeQuacia Porsha Jacobs-Lewis

High school graduation, diploma, career — gone

Amariah C. Emery

On her T-shirt, a peace sign

Ryan Amadeo Dela Cruz

Gone, two weeks shy of graduation

Xzariah Denecca Rice

Her father died in her arms

Christopher Johnson

Making others better versions of themselves

Jo'Markius Fuller

Never to wear grandma’s scarves again

Francisco Puentes

Mom never received the happy news

Lorenzo Moore-Vaughn

About to start his senior year

Jonathan David Freeman Jr.

Debated anything, from music to Deflategate

Jon-Marvin Revels Jacobs

He was on his way home

Caydence Nicole Painter

Reading, dancing, playing. Siblings shot together.

Favian Isiah Carrillo Duran

Respectful, shy teen did grandma’s chores

Kevin Wilson Jr.

Star athlete with a bright future

Martez Christopher Wade

“He wasn’t a statistic,” said mom

Kaileigh Lin Collier

Was “more beautiful than she knew”

Shondricka J'Nay Adams

Celebrating one night, gone the next