Vigil Scheduled For Slain Ohio State Student In Mahwah

MAHWAH, NJ — Chase Meola's life will be honored in Mahwah, after the Ohio State University student and Mahwah graduate was killed early Monday morning.

At 7 p.m. Sunday, the community is invited to Commodore Perry Field to remember Meola at a candlelight vigil.

"This is a community event for friends and neighbors from the township to come together and help each other heal through this very difficult time," the recreation department said, in a news release.

A former Mahwah High School football player, Meola was shot and killed following an incident at a Columbus, Ohio party, Columbus Police said Monday.

The shooter, Kintie Mitchell Jr., 18, was arrested and charged with murder in the city's 126th homicide of 2020.

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The university announced the death of Meola in a public safety alert and through social media Monday.

"The police have identified the victim of this tragedy as Ohio State student Chase Meola," the university said in a statement.

"The Ohio State University community is in mourning, and our deepest condolences and support go to the family and friends of Chase."