Elizabeth Howell.Photo: elizabeth howell/ facebookA 31-year-old man was charged with second-degree murder on Saturday — one day after the body of a young college student was found dead near the State University of New York at Potsdam, state police confirm.Elizabeth Howell, 21, was fatally shot and found lying on the side of a road near the campus where she was a music education student,NBC Newsreported.Shortly before 6 p.m. Friday, police discovered Howell unconscious with gunshot wounds, police said, according toABC News. She was transported to Canton-Potsdam Hospital and pronounced dead.The following day, officials arrested Michael J. Snow of Massena, New York. At his arraignment, he was remanded to the St. Lawrence County Jail without bail, ABC News reported.It is unclear whether he has obtained an attorney to speak on his behalf.potsdam police department/ facebookCollege officials said Snow was not connected to the university and police have not revealed whether he and the victim knew each other.Howell, who was known as Beth to friends and family, was a cellist with the university’s Crane Symphony Orchestra and expected to graduate this year, NBC News reported.“Please hold Beth, along with her family and loved ones, in your thoughts and prayers this evening,” the school reportedly said in a statement. “The entire SUNY Potsdam community mourns her loss, and we stand together in unity to remember her.“Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up forPEOPLE’s free True Crime newsletterfor breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases.While state police have not provided details surrounding the shooting, they are asking the public for help.The investigation has determined that Snow’s gray Honda Civic passed through Potsdam, Hopkinton, Malone, Westville, Hogansburg and Massena from 5-8:30 p.m. on Saturday, according to thedepartment’s Facebook page.Anyone who may have seen Snow and the vehicle during these times is asked to contact the New York State Police Troop B Communications at (518) 873-2750.
Elizabeth Howell.Photo: elizabeth howell/ facebook
A 31-year-old man was charged with second-degree murder on Saturday — one day after the body of a young college student was found dead near the State University of New York at Potsdam, state police confirm.Elizabeth Howell, 21, was fatally shot and found lying on the side of a road near the campus where she was a music education student,NBC Newsreported.Shortly before 6 p.m. Friday, police discovered Howell unconscious with gunshot wounds, police said, according toABC News. She was transported to Canton-Potsdam Hospital and pronounced dead.The following day, officials arrested Michael J. Snow of Massena, New York. At his arraignment, he was remanded to the St. Lawrence County Jail without bail, ABC News reported.It is unclear whether he has obtained an attorney to speak on his behalf.potsdam police department/ facebookCollege officials said Snow was not connected to the university and police have not revealed whether he and the victim knew each other.Howell, who was known as Beth to friends and family, was a cellist with the university’s Crane Symphony Orchestra and expected to graduate this year, NBC News reported.“Please hold Beth, along with her family and loved ones, in your thoughts and prayers this evening,” the school reportedly said in a statement. “The entire SUNY Potsdam community mourns her loss, and we stand together in unity to remember her.“Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up forPEOPLE’s free True Crime newsletterfor breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases.While state police have not provided details surrounding the shooting, they are asking the public for help.The investigation has determined that Snow’s gray Honda Civic passed through Potsdam, Hopkinton, Malone, Westville, Hogansburg and Massena from 5-8:30 p.m. on Saturday, according to thedepartment’s Facebook page.Anyone who may have seen Snow and the vehicle during these times is asked to contact the New York State Police Troop B Communications at (518) 873-2750.
A 31-year-old man was charged with second-degree murder on Saturday — one day after the body of a young college student was found dead near the State University of New York at Potsdam, state police confirm.
Elizabeth Howell, 21, was fatally shot and found lying on the side of a road near the campus where she was a music education student,NBC Newsreported.
Shortly before 6 p.m. Friday, police discovered Howell unconscious with gunshot wounds, police said, according toABC News. She was transported to Canton-Potsdam Hospital and pronounced dead.
The following day, officials arrested Michael J. Snow of Massena, New York. At his arraignment, he was remanded to the St. Lawrence County Jail without bail, ABC News reported.
It is unclear whether he has obtained an attorney to speak on his behalf.
potsdam police department/ facebook
College officials said Snow was not connected to the university and police have not revealed whether he and the victim knew each other.
Howell, who was known as Beth to friends and family, was a cellist with the university’s Crane Symphony Orchestra and expected to graduate this year, NBC News reported.
“Please hold Beth, along with her family and loved ones, in your thoughts and prayers this evening,” the school reportedly said in a statement. “The entire SUNY Potsdam community mourns her loss, and we stand together in unity to remember her.”
Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up forPEOPLE’s free True Crime newsletterfor breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases.
While state police have not provided details surrounding the shooting, they are asking the public for help.
The investigation has determined that Snow’s gray Honda Civic passed through Potsdam, Hopkinton, Malone, Westville, Hogansburg and Massena from 5-8:30 p.m. on Saturday, according to thedepartment’s Facebook page.
Anyone who may have seen Snow and the vehicle during these times is asked to contact the New York State Police Troop B Communications at (518) 873-2750.
source: people.com
