Jon W. Romano (born October 30, 1987) is an American convicted school shooter, TikTok influencer and mental health advocate[7] that made headlines in 2004 after bringing a loaded shotgun to Columbia High School in East Greenbush, New York and injuring a teacher.
Romano was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment after he shot and injured a special education teacher at his high school.
During the conference, Romano claims that when he was 5 and 6, he was sexually abused multiple times which lead him down a dark path.
As Romano and Sawchuk struggled, a third shot was fired and hit the leg of Michael Bennett, a special-education teacher at the school.
On the day of the shooting, Romano wrote a letter to his family and friends giving an 'explanation' for his actions.
Groose Pointe Blank, South Park, The Frighteners, Cruel Intentions, Animal House, Blown Away, 10 Things I Hate About You (yes a chick flick) and others, just ask my friends.
[2] During his prison sentence, Romano wrote a series of letters that advocated against gun violence.
On February 21, 2018, The Times Union wrote a column that featured comments from John Sawchuk.
I want to take away their pain but knowing that I cannot, I want to prevent others from experiencing this pain.”[16]Romano wrote the letter shortly after the Parkland High School shooting.
On 9 October 2023, Romano lost access to his TikTok account after his page got mass reported.
I run for my life literally,”[24] As of August 2023, Romano has recovered his ability to walk but often struggles to use his left hand.