November 2, 2004
Section: LOCAL
Page: 01
KARA D. EBERLE Daily Record/Sunday News

An autopsy performed Sunday revealed that a Chanceford Township boy who was shot by a 12-year-old boy over the weekend died from a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Logan Treat Kline, 11, was shot with a shotgun by another boy while they were at a house near Logan's home in the 1800 block of Main Street Extended about 4:30 p.m.. Saturday, according to the York County Coroner's Office. The coroner's office said it is still investigating whether Logan was shot accidentally or intentionally. Pennsylvania State Police spokeswoman Trooper Kristal Turner-childs declined to release any details regarding the investigation. She didn't release the identity of the 12-year-old shooter and wouldn't say whether the child is in the custody of his parents or being held elsewhere. "The incident is under investigation," Turner-Childs said. At Chanceford Elementary School, where Logan was a student, and throughout the Red Lion Area School District, psychologists, counselors and staff members were in place on Monday to help children deal with the weekend tragedy, said Nancy Orwick, a receptionist. Logan's family has declined to comment. Viewing will be held 3 to 5 p.m.. and 7 to 9 p.m.. Wednesday at Olewiler and Heffner Funeral Home, 35 Gotham Place, Red Lion. A service will be held at 3 p.m.. Thursday at the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, 140 N. Beaver St., York. York County District Attorney Stan Rebert said state police contacted a county detective, but his office has received no information regarding the investigation into the shooting. Rebert said he hasn't heard whether the child is claiming the shooting was an accident, an intentional act or the result of a moment of anger. If police determine charges are appropriate, the child is old enough to face criminal charges. "Ten is the age of responsibility for a criminal offense," Rebert said. However, a 12-year-old can't be charged as an adult. A child must be at least 15 to be charged as an adult, he said. Reach Kara D. Eberle at 771-2035 or keberle@ydr.com.

November 2, 2004
Section: LOCAL
Page: 02/03

Logan Treat Kline, BROGUE, 11, passed into Heavenly Rest on Saturday, October 30, 2004, as a result of a gunshot wound. Born June 27, 1993 in Pittsburgh, he was the beloved son of Christopher E. Sr. and Holly Treat Kline. A Celebration of Life service will be held 3 p.m., Thursday, at the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, 140 N. Beaver St., Your. His pastor, the Rev. David W. Lovelace will be officiating. Viewings will be held from 3 to 5 p.m., and from 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, a Olewiler and Heffner Funeral Home Inc., 35 Gotham Place, Red Lion. Logan was a promising student at Chanceford Elementary School and was well liked by both students and faculty. He had just completed his first year of football with Red Lion Youth League, had played flag football and also played on Conrad's Baseball team. Logan was also a member of Boy Scout Troop #152. Logan was very outgoing, had a big heart for those less fortunate and had many friends. He was a loving child who will be greatly missed by all whose life he touched. Logan is also survived by four loving sisters, Nikki and Mallory Kline, at home and Ashley and Macie of Johnsonburg; one brother, Christopher E. Kline Jr., of Erie; his Grandmother, Carole Treat of Windsor and many Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. He was preceded in death by his beloved Pop Pop Treat, into whose arms he rests today in Heaven with Christ the Lord. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Logan Treat Kline Memorial Fund, c/o Red Lion Area Education Foundation, 696 Delta Road, Red Lion, PA 17356. Visit www.inyork.com and write your comments and thoughts to the family in memory of Logan.

Memorial Fund

November 7, 2004
Section: LOCAL
Page: 01/09

What: Memorial to the generosity of an 11-year-old boy who died Oct. 30 in a shooting
Why: To help buy team or club uniforms for Red Lion Area School district children whose families cannot afford them.

To help: Send contributions to the Logan Treat Kline Memorial Fund, c/o Red Lion Area Educational Foundation, 696 Delta Road, Red Lion, PA 17356

Source: Supt. Larry Macaluso of the Red Lion Area School District and Logan Treat Kline's family.

November 7, 2004
Section: LOCAL
Page:01/09
CARYL CLARKE Daily Record/Sunday News

The family of an 11 -year-old Brogue boy who was shot and killed by a 12-year-old neighbor on Oct. 30 is trying to focus on the happiness and love he exuded as they cope with a tragedy that has yet to be explained. Logan Treat Kline was a Boy Scout, literally and figuratively, according to his family. "He was happy, even as a baby," his mother, Holly Kline, said Sunday. "He was easy-going and thoughtful about helping neighbors. He was trusting. He believed everybody was a friend." Logan once encouraged his parents to buy a Boy Scout uniform for a friend whose family could not afford one. That generous spirit inspired his bereaved parents to honor him this week with a memorial fund to help other children who cannot afford uniforms. His Mother said he couldn't see the bad in anybody, including the child who killed him. She had previously told Logan not to play with that neighbor, because of some past trouble, which she declined to discuss. The boy's parents are divorced, and he spent weekends at his father's house behind the Klines and weekdays with his Mother, Holly Kline said. On Oct. 30, when Logan said he was going to play with the neighbor, Holly Kline said OK. He had, after all, cleaned his room. "It's a farm up there," Logan's Father, Christopher Kline said. "There-are lots of neat things on a farm. I understand the fascination with farms." Later, a neighbor called to ask about all the police cars arriving at the house behind them. "I said, 'Oh my God, Logan's up there,'" Holly Kline said, and Christopher Kline raced back. "We wouldn't have known," Christopher Kline said miserably. "He just laid up there waiting for the ambulance." "In the cold mud," Holly Kline said. "He already had a sheet on top of him." Three hours passed before police allowed them to get close to their son's body. Neighbors, friends and family supported them then and now. Logan's Grandmother, Carole Treat, was at her home in Windsor when the bad news arrived with a phone call. She heard Logan's 10-year-old sister screaming, "Logan's dead. Logan's dead." Tears thickened her voice Friday as she said she almost collapsed and cried out, "Don't tell me that. Don't tell me that. Don't tell me that." The daughter with her took the phone and said they'd be right down. "He was always loving." Treat said. "He kissed you hello and goodbye. I lost my Husband Aug. 11. Logan loved his Pop Pop. When he saw me crying, he would hug me saying, 'It's OK Meemaw." Treat remembered her grandson's love of water skiing, and exploring the woods for bugs and salamanders, and hiking with his Boy Scout troop. "His mother is broken-hearted," Treat said. "She wanted him so bad. She was 30 when he was born." His Grandmother last saw Logan at her birthday party at Bumper Bob's Restaurant. He died the next day. Victim's Assistance has helped the family, Holy Kline said. They expect to take their two daughters to Olivia's House, a grief and loss center for children and teens. Last week, a card and floral arrangement arrived at the Kline's home from the family of the boy who shot Logan. The card expressed sympathy and noted that they, too, were grieving. On Saturday, Logan's parents sorted through a stack of letters his friends and classmates had sent. "One thing I'll always remember about Logan is that he always was happy and that he was really funny when he sang weird songs! Miss you 4 ever!," signed by Melanie. Parents always wonder if they could do better for their children, Holly Kline said. "After he passed, we realized we did a very good job with him," she said and wept. Pennsylvania State Police spokeswoman Trooper Kristal Turner -Childs declined Friday to release any information on the status of the investigation. The Klines said they were grateful the police were being thorough. Reach Carl Clarke at 771-2032 or caryl@ydr.com.