Principal shot to death in Placerville

By Kim Minugh and Bill Lindelof, Sacramento Bee

The principal at Louisiana Schnell Elementary School in Placerville was shot to death today in his office on campus.

Sam LaCara, 50, died at Marshall Hospital from a single gunshot wound, said Placerville Police Chief George Nielsen.

The suspected shooter has been identified as John Luebbers, 43, a custodian at the school. Luebbers has been arrested.

The shooting was reported to emergency personnel about 10:40 this morning.

Marinas said “every available law enforcement” has been sent to the school to help secure the scene.