Southfield High Mourns a Fallen Warrior
Senior Kara Allen is the first fallen Warrior of the new Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology.
The school – less than three weeks old – lost its first student Sept. 21, when Allen and three of her siblings were allegedly murdered by her step-father at their home in Dearborn Heights.
Allen was a member of the school news staff, a varsity football cheerleader, a member of the National Honor Society and manager of the Varsity Football team.
Allen dreamed of attending Salem College in North Carolina and becoming an obstetrician, according to one of her best friends, fellow senior Alicia Buford.
Among the other victims was Chadney J. Allen, who graduated from Southfield High School in 2015, and younger sisters Koi, age six, and Kaleigh, age four.
Allen’s mother, Faith Green, was allegedly shot and stabbed but listed in fair condition at Oakwood Hospital.
Students were informed of the loss by their teachers and counselors and some left school in tears upon hearing the news.
“It doesn’t make sense,” said Allen’s former English teacher Virna Hobbs-Calhoun. “She was a bright student; it was a waste of talent.” Hobbs said the loss of life was especially tragic considering that the alleged murderer was Allen’s step-father.
Allen and her brother both allegedly died from a gunshot wound to the head. The younger children allegedly died from carbon monoxide poisoning.
Charisse Alexander • Oct 7, 2016 at 7:54 am
R.I.P to these four beautiful babies! GOD gives the HARDEST battles to his STRONGEST SOLDIERS and “FAITH isn’t FAITH until it is tested.” Keeping Faith and her family in my prayers.
Maurice • Sep 30, 2016 at 5:22 am
I know I don’t know the family personally but this breaks my heart to see such a lost of a beautiful family, just know The good lord has them and I hope and pray that your family will get pass this. Faith Green you are in my family’s deepest prayers don’t give up God has you , stay strong and take care of yourself .
Kay • Sep 28, 2016 at 8:24 pm
This is one of the most tragic and painful things I have ever heard. My prayers are with the family.
This is a well written article. However, it says that they allegedly died from gun shot wounds. “allegedly” implies that it only said that a certain thing happened. It is my understanding that they did die from gun shot wounds. The mother was shot and stabbed and the perpetrator was the step-father. With these being facts, it is not “alleged”. It is a fact.
Pamela • Sep 24, 2016 at 6:14 pm
MONDAY, SEPT 26th from 2pm-10pm at Bellacino’s Pizza & Grinders (22537 Michigan Ave), ALL proceeds will be donated to the family of KARA ALLEN! She was a caring employee here, and the Bellacino’s family wants to help anyway possible! We want to encourage all members of the community to come support the family and eat all the pizza, grinders, and ice cream you can! All donations are greatly appreciated!!
Please share to let everyone know, thanks!
Patricia A French • Sep 24, 2016 at 5:06 pm
My heart is bleeding for the family. I pray that the mother can heal. Four beautiful life’s are gone and for no reason. God wrap your loving arms around the family and friends keep them safe.
Renee Cobb • Sep 23, 2016 at 1:13 pm
Wonderful Spirit pour yourself into the Mother bring her everlasting peace. Sincerest heartfelt sympathy for your lost. The thought of such senseless act against Gods children. RIP Heavens Angels are with all of them.
Bryanna McFAdden • Sep 23, 2016 at 6:24 am
I will miss her she taught me so much in school even including her brother chadney they will deeply be in our hearta
Victoria • Sep 22, 2016 at 8:56 pm
I am so sorry for your loss and may our Lord Jesus Christ Console the entire family and please lets continue to pray for them especially for the surviving mother.
Darian Fountain • Sep 22, 2016 at 3:40 pm
I’m so sorry for the loss of Kara and Chadney. My prayers are with all of her close friends and relatives. People in this world are so sick! Coming from a former Southfield Jay staff member. With much love! ❤️
Alesha Masons mother • Sep 22, 2016 at 3:40 pm
Hearing about this tragedy saddens me, I send my deepest condolences and prayers for strength to get through this trying time to Kara Allen’s family, the staff at Southfield A & T and the students as well….. God Bless
Kenneth Allen II • Sep 22, 2016 at 3:18 pm
I just want to say I love everyone and so does Jesus. Please stay encouraged Southfield A&T family and especially the family of this beautiful, gifted and talented young lady. You are all in my immediate prayers. And a prayer for the family member that committed this act. Prayer for his soul. Jesus loves you all and I love you all and I hope and pray that we can all love one another other. Love thy neighbor as you love thyself. God bless and peace unto all.
Theresa Williams • Sep 22, 2016 at 1:16 pm
IT IS PRAYER TIME
Vie • Sep 22, 2016 at 10:20 am
Why have you listed her as the first fallen? Do you expect there to be more?
Victoria • Sep 22, 2016 at 8:59 pm
We reject that phrase, there shall be no more fallen student in Southfield High school in Jesus name amen!!!
Angela williams • Sep 22, 2016 at 5:11 am
May my prayers be with the family always
Gabrielle Partee • Sep 22, 2016 at 12:37 am
At a loss for words… heartbroken to say the last. I didn’t know them, just loved down the street from where they resided… Dearborn Heights police are seeing up a donation for the family. Wish I could reach out and help everyone affected.
Shana • Sep 22, 2016 at 12:34 am
God please wrap your arms around the mother who is still here and have to suffer such grief of losing her children in a cruel and evil act.God I know that vengeance is YOURS and that this is not over this tragedy affected a entire nation that watched this come live on our televisions it affects close family friends,neighbors ,teachers and the community who knew this family. We are living amongst lunatics, Demons and children of the devil But oh how God can step in and take over and he will he’s already started but as he work we must support a mom who has to bury all her children ???
Monica Wimberly • Sep 23, 2016 at 8:27 am
Amen
Aron • Sep 21, 2016 at 10:36 pm
How crazy is this. A very beautiful young lady with lots of potential. A Senior in high school, preparing to attend college. Senseless.
Venus shamoon • Sep 21, 2016 at 9:56 pm
Their family lived next to us… when they lived in farmington. My sons used to hang out with them its tragic to hear them pass like this.
Donald • Sep 21, 2016 at 9:50 pm
So sad no reasson he should did that
Amanda • Sep 21, 2016 at 9:03 pm
I just wanted to let everyone know that the Dearborn Heights D7 Board of Education office (20629 Annapolis, Dearborn Heights 48125) is accepting donations for the Green/Allen family (from this morning’s tragedy) until Sept 30th. You can bring cash or check (made out to Dearborn Heights school district 7), you will receive a receipt for your donation.
I will post any other information about donations or fundraisers if I hear of anything.
I’m sure this family will appreciate any support you could offer them at this time… NO AMOUNT IS TO SMALL!
Please keep everyone affected by this tragedy in your thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time :'(
Tracy Jenkins • Sep 21, 2016 at 8:50 pm
This is such a tragic situation and my heart goes out to the mom who has to bury all of her children. I also pray for the family and friends of the victims. God bless them all and I pray that justice is served!!
Janice • Sep 21, 2016 at 8:39 pm
I am definitely saddened by this incident. I wish I could have reached out and helped you yesterday when I saw you at the ribbon cutting for the new school. Just know your BlueJay Fam prior to the merger will continue to honor your name as we move forward with class of 2017. My daughter sits on The Class of 2017 Class Board and will do a special tribute in your memory.
Chardonnay Richardson (Class of 2017)
I am Chardonnay’s mom Janice
Johnny • Sep 21, 2016 at 8:29 pm
Just senseless
Tamara • Sep 21, 2016 at 8:25 pm
I’m so heartbroken over the news, I will and continue to pray for her mother. My heart goes out to the family
Charlean • Sep 21, 2016 at 8:21 pm
This person must hv been sick,God be with the mother and family. Lord hold her in the cradle of your arms, she will need much support to deal with this ordeal. God gv her strength. Amen
Carrie • Sep 21, 2016 at 8:12 pm
I worked with her step father still shocked praying for their family heartbroken for the mother
Shirley Atkins • Sep 21, 2016 at 7:41 pm
I am a Southfield resident who lives near the school and feel a connection to children attending there. My heart is with the
Mother. What a terrible ordeal to live with. I’m truly sorry for your horrendous loss!??
Marshelle L • Sep 21, 2016 at 7:06 pm
Absolutely tragic! Sending my prayers and deepest condolences to the familiy, loved ones, friends and classmates.
Andy Green • Sep 21, 2016 at 7:00 pm
What a great kid. She always told me she was grown and I’d call her “kiddo” and squirt her with water bottles. She did get so mad and swear to never talk to me again…until the next day.
Such a tradggedy..so sickening
Batman • Sep 21, 2016 at 6:37 pm
No words can be said for this terrible loss…………… RIH kids. MAy the lord be with your Mother.
Marie Dabney & Family • Sep 21, 2016 at 6:23 pm
I can’t even imagine, such a tragedy…Lord wrap Your loving arms of comfort and strength around their family, teachers and close friends. Rest in peace precious children.
Dolores Cotton • Sep 21, 2016 at 5:35 pm
So sad and sensless. A newspaper article reported the following information:
“It’s very difficult to imagine how something like this could happen to children in this district, or children anywhere,” Scott said in his office. “This is very sad for all of us.”
After receiving notification from the police department about what happened, the Dearborn Heights school district reviewed its enrollment records and found that the 19-year-old had attended the high school in 2013, the 17-year-old had attended it for a trimester last year, and the 6-year-old was in the district last year as well.
It was not immediately clear where the victims most recently attended school.
Some students in District 7 were their friends and acquaintances, Scott said. Administrators and teachers have been notified to be on alert for students who are taking the news hard, and school psychologists will be available for any student.
The district also is raising money to cover funeral expenses, Scott said. Donations will be accepted through Sept. 30, and anyone interested in donating can call (313) 203-1000, or stop by district offices.
Charles • Sep 21, 2016 at 5:24 pm
This is a very sad story, my prayers go out to the family. You state that this is the first fallen warrior of the new school year, let’s hope it’s the last.
Tomika Allen-Campbell • Sep 21, 2016 at 5:12 pm
Correction: it is so much more senseless.
Monique • Sep 21, 2016 at 5:09 pm
Im lost for word Faith and her dad Apostle Fred Harris was like family I’ve known her two oldest when they were little I remember she was pregnant with the little girl when she first married him I’m so lost for words and hurt prayers for the family and faith so devastating losing your children due to this senseless ignorant crime
Kare Valentine-Melton • Sep 21, 2016 at 4:55 pm
I was Kara’s 10th grade English teacher. She was a sweet young lady. What I most remember about Kara is her beautiful smile. This really hurts. She had a bright future ahead of her. I am praying for her mother and her classmates.
Dorie Fann-Purry • Sep 21, 2016 at 4:55 pm
My Condolences to the Family & Friends of Kara Allen. MAY SHE REST IN ETERNAL PEACE!
Bridget Hanson • Sep 21, 2016 at 4:53 pm
It is so hurtful when our youth can not trust adults! If you mad don’t take it out on the kids smh
Ami Williams • Sep 21, 2016 at 4:44 pm
Such a tragic loss. Estebon came home and told me that she was one of ours and how devasted everyone was today. Our thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences are with her family and friends. RIP sweet girl. You will be greatly missed.
Jacqueline Ross • Sep 21, 2016 at 4:02 pm
My heart is broken..I heard on the news radio at 4am on my way to work then I was on the road with th CSI van..OMG..praying for the mom’s recovery, the family, Southfield HS n healing for our community
Amanda DeGrand • Sep 21, 2016 at 3:49 pm
Sending prayers and condolences to everybody this is such a tragedy such young beautiful lives were stolen at such a young ages they had so much to live for an life just began for the two oldest and barely just started for the two youngest this is so sad and tragic. ???
Ronald Lee • Sep 21, 2016 at 3:43 pm
You’ve got to be a special kind of sick, to do something like this to anyone, especially kids, the torment they endured had to have been worse than the crime itself. I wouldn’t give a cup of (urine)to save this monster from what’s awaiting him. My prayers and condolences go out to the family and friends of the victims. R.I.PARADISE….
Thea Baker • Sep 21, 2016 at 3:43 pm
THEY ARE NOT WARRIORS THEY ARE CHILDREN.
roger righetti • Sep 23, 2016 at 12:19 am
the school mascot is “warriors”
LUANNE SCOTT • Sep 21, 2016 at 3:36 pm
My kids attend SOUTHHFIELD. HIGHSCHOOL.SO SAD!!! A 10th and 11th grader!!
Sonja Johnson • Sep 21, 2016 at 3:33 pm
My prayers go out to the family this is such a tragedy. May God bless us all!!!
Dwayne • Sep 21, 2016 at 3:29 pm
This makes me sick. God grant these children angels wings. Raise them up in your light. No words to say.
Cheryl kirksey • Sep 21, 2016 at 3:26 pm
This saddens me i just don’t understand why someone would do something so terrible as to kill young innocebt children. May they all rest in heaven in gods arms keeping rhe family lifted up in prayer
Sheila Gaines • Sep 21, 2016 at 3:23 pm
She was a beautiful angel Peace and Strength for her friends and family
Angela • Sep 21, 2016 at 3:23 pm
My Heart ❤❤❤❤❤ goes out to the Family and friends…. May Jesus be with each and everyone of us! I will continue to pray ????? in the name of Jesus AMEN!
James H. Doyle II • Sep 21, 2016 at 3:06 pm
Who is the contact person for individuals to donate or help in any way with the arrangements?
adviser • Sep 21, 2016 at 3:19 pm
Details are forthcoming.
S. Williams • Sep 21, 2016 at 5:52 pm
Tragic! Innocent children and defenseless woman are victims of domestic violence.
Delores • Sep 21, 2016 at 11:18 pm
This is so sad and senseless.I’m praying the mother to recover in the hospital and that the Lord will comfort and strengthen her for the road ahead.
Delores • Sep 21, 2016 at 11:19 pm
This is so sad and senseless. I’m praying for the mother to recover in the hospital and that the Lord will comfort and strengthen her for the road ahead.
Roberta Grooms • Sep 22, 2016 at 12:09 am
Check with the lical new station
Matthew • Sep 22, 2016 at 8:37 am
assistant superintendent Dan Scott told The Detroit News. “This is very sad for all of us.”
The school district is raising money to help cover funeral expenses. Donations may be made through Sept. 30 by calling (313) 203-1000 or stopping by district offices, Scott said.
Dawn • Sep 23, 2016 at 5:20 am
I just wanted to let everyone know that the Dearborn Heights D7 Board of Education office (20629 Annapolis, Dearborn Heights 48125) is accepting donations for the Green/Allen family (from this morning’s tragedy) until Sept 30th. You can bring cash or check (made out to Dearborn Heights school district 7), you will receive a receipt for your donation.
I will post any other information about donations or fundraisers if I hear of anything.
I’m sure this family will appreciate any support you could offer them at this time… NO AMOUNT IS TO SMALL!
Please keep everyone affected by this tragedy in your thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time :'(
Officer Williams • Sep 21, 2016 at 2:45 pm
As I watched this story unfold I began to pray for the family and all those involved only to find out a few hours later that it was one of ours, I prayed some more and cried, I just saw Kara yesterday standing by her locker she looked at me and smiled and I smiled back at her. RIH sweetheart. You are safe in Gods arms now?
Jennifer Bargardi • Sep 21, 2016 at 1:07 pm
I’m heartbroken. Kara was such a wonderful young woman. Mariah, thank you for reporting this and for your lovely words about her.
Alfred A. Jefferson II • Sep 21, 2016 at 8:10 pm
I may not be a student at Southfield A&T, but that doesnt mean I cant say im sorry for your school’s loss. I pray that your school has no more problems like this.
Tracey T • Sep 22, 2016 at 9:22 pm
This is one the worst crimes that I have read about in years, these were four beautiful children who had their lives so abruptly taken from them I can”t think of anything but those babies and their mother! Oh My God! Lord please help this mother through this unbearable time in her life…Please hold! Please!