Gun Wielding Eighth Grader Dies

Christopher Penley, the Florida boy who was shot by SWAT team members has died from his injuries, according to reporters in Orlando. The 8th-grade student took another child hostage briefly in a closet after bringing what later turned out to be a pellet gun to school in his backpack. Police say he fled to a bathroom when deputies arrived.Christopher PenleyDuring the ordeal, 15-year-old Penley said he was going to kill himself or die, one way or another, said County Sheriff Don Eslinger. Eslinger added during the standoff, Penley was shot after he pointed his weapon at police. He pointed out that the pellet gun had been painted to look like a 9mm pistol. Penley was rushed to the hospital and had been on "advanced life support" since yesterday.