23-Year-Old Carpentry Teacher Murdered in Hope Creek  

Police are investigating the death of a twenty-three-year-old teacher in Hope Creek Village. On Monday night, they found Simon Arana Junior’s lifeless body at his home. Initial reports suggest he was socializing when gunshots rang out, leading to his tragic death. News Five’s Britney Gordon reports.

 

Britney Gordon, Reporting

Today, the home of twenty-three-year-old Simon Arana is empty and silent. Just yesterday, he was relaxing here after work. Tragically, it was his last evening at home. Just before 8:30 p.m., police responded to gunshots and found Arana’s lifeless body. He lived alone in a small house in Hope Creek. Neighbors describe him as reserved but friendly and easy-going. The Stann Creek Technical and Vocational Institution, where Arana taught carpentry, was also unusually quiet today. Classes were dismissed early out of respect for him, and a small ceremony was held to recognize his contributions. At the entrance of the campus sits a chair he built, a testament to his hard work and dedication. Police are still investigating and have not yet made any arrests.

 

Britney Gordon for News Five.