Shocking new video shows the aftermath of a carjacking tragedy in which an Ohio teacher was killed while saving the life of her six-year-old son.
Columbus police released the images hours before a public vigil was held in Canal Winchester, Ohio, on Wednesday to honor Alexa Stakely, 29, who died last Thursday after being hit by her own stolen Honda CR-V.
Two of the three suspects are seen chasing the car, while the third suspect drives, before abandoning the car in a nearby parking lot and disappearing.
Police released the images with an updated map showing the area where the suspects were last seen and asked residents of The Residences at James Place and The Residences at Akita Lane to verify any images they may have from the early hours of July 11.
Ms Stakely was hit by a car while collecting her son from her nanny’s residence on Blue Knoll Drive at around 1.30am after returning from her second job as a waitress, suffering a fatal head injury when she was hit by her own car.
Suspects are seen chasing Ms. Stakely’s Honda CRV after the gruesome robbery
An Ohio teacher died saving her son’s life after an armed carjacker tried to steal the car the six-year-old boy was sleeping in.
Alexa Stakely, 29, a speech-language pathologist, was picking up her 6-year-old son from a babysitter’s apartment after finishing her shift for her second job.
Police said the mother had put her sleeping son in her car but ran to the nanny’s apartment to pick up something.
The car thief then got into the idling car and drove off. reports WSYX.
Ms Stakely chased the suspect and tried to stop him before throwing herself into the car.
New footage shows the suspects fleeing in the vehicle, with two people pursuing them on foot.
The suspects are believed to have then abandoned the car in a nearby parking lot before disappearing.
When police arrived, they found the vehicle parked with the child, Deluca Brynn Foster, still sleeping inside the vehicle.
‘Ms. Stakely’s family shared that she died heroically while trying to save her 6-year-old son during a carjacking,’ Canal Winchester Schools said in a heartfelt message. tribute.
Thankfully, her son was not injured and is now with his family. Please keep Alexa’s son, family, and friends in your prayers during this difficult time.
‘Alexa was passionate about children and speech and language therapy. She was intelligent and compassionate, and cared deeply about helping children develop their ability to communicate.
‘She was a great mother who was incredibly dedicated to her son.
‘Ms. Stakely made a difference in the lives of the students and families she worked with and will be missed by many in our community and beyond.’
Winchester Trail Elementary School, where Ms. Stakely worked as a speech-language pathologist, held a vigil on Wednesday.
Close friends, colleagues and family were invited to a private visitation at Grace Fellowship Church in Lithopolis on Thursday.
Mrs. Stakely’s obituary says she will be buried at the church at a later date.
Police arrive at the scene to find six-year-old Deluca Brynn Foster still in the stolen car.
The car was parked in the driveway, idling, when a suspect stole it and drove away.
Ms. Stakely was “extremely passionate” about her work and “always had a desire to help others,” which influenced her career choice as a therapist helping young children, according to the obituary.
“While Alexa was extremely passionate about her teaching and the speech therapy she provided to others, and loved surrounding herself with students she could help, the love of her life was (her son) Deluca,” she said.
TO Fundraising A fund has since been set up to help raise $15,000 to support his family during these difficult times.
With the nation moved by Ms Stakely’s heroism and tragedy, nearly $90,000 has already been raised.
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