Teen Stabbed to Death While Tubing on Wis. River Was Soon-to-Be High School Senior with 'Infectiously Positive Aura'

Mar. 15, 2025

Isaac Schuman.Photo: Stillwater Area School District

Theteen stabbed to death while tubing down a Wisconsin riverSaturday has been identified as 17-year-old Isaac Schuman, according to his loved ones.

“Isaac entered every room with a big smile, infectiously positive aura, and lifted everyone around him up,” the statement reads. “He had an incredibly bright future ahead of him and we are all heartbroken and devastated beyond words that his future has been tragically and senselessly cut short.”

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Miu has been charged with with first degree intentional homicide and four counts of attempted first degree intentional homicide, per the station.

Investigators have not yet indicated if the suspect and victims knew each other.

A motive in the stabbings that left four others – one woman and three men in their 20s - suffering from “serious to critical injuries to their torso/chest areas,” is under investigation, per the release.

The sheriff’s office did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment Monday.

source: people.com