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| Florida shooting: Who are the victims? | Florida shooting: Who are the victims? |
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| A sports coach at a Florida high school targeted by a mass shooter on Wednesday is being hailed as a hero for shielding students from bullets. | A sports coach at a Florida high school targeted by a mass shooter on Wednesday is being hailed as a hero for shielding students from bullets. |
| Aaron Feis, assistant American football coach at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, was fatally injured when he dived in front of a pupil. | Aaron Feis, assistant American football coach at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, was fatally injured when he dived in front of a pupil. |
| Details of some of the 17 people who died are beginning to emerge. | Details of some of the 17 people who died are beginning to emerge. |
| Aaron Feis | Aaron Feis |
| The MS Douglas Eagles, the football team at the school, confirmed Mr Feis' death on Twitter. "He died a hero," they wrote. | |
| Head football coach Willis May was told by a student that Mr Feis had jumped between her and the attacker, pushing her through a door to safety. | Head football coach Willis May was told by a student that Mr Feis had jumped between her and the attacker, pushing her through a door to safety. |
| Mr May said he had died at about midnight on Wednesday. | Mr May said he had died at about midnight on Wednesday. |
| Students led tributes to their former coach as news of his actions and injuries spread. | |
| "He was a great guy," another football player, Gage Gaynor, told local newspaper the Sun-Sentinel. | "He was a great guy," another football player, Gage Gaynor, told local newspaper the Sun-Sentinel. |
| "Everyone loved him. Shame he had to go like this. Always gave his all to making us better. Definitely learned a lot from him." | "Everyone loved him. Shame he had to go like this. Always gave his all to making us better. Definitely learned a lot from him." |
| Mr Feis also worked as a school security guard. | |
| He responded on walkie-talkies to chatter about the attack when it began. | |
| Mr May, who also carries a radio, said: "I heard Aaron say, 'No, that is not firecrackers.'" | Mr May, who also carries a radio, said: "I heard Aaron say, 'No, that is not firecrackers.'" |
| "That's the last I heard of him." | "That's the last I heard of him." |
| Former student Andrew Hoffman, who also recently worked at the high school as a swimming coach, said Mr Feis was "very well dedicated" to safety at the school in his capacity as a security guard. | Former student Andrew Hoffman, who also recently worked at the high school as a swimming coach, said Mr Feis was "very well dedicated" to safety at the school in his capacity as a security guard. |
| Jaime Guttenberg | Jaime Guttenberg |
| Fred and Jennifer Guttenberg were among those who took to social media to try to locate their missing children on Wednesday night. | Fred and Jennifer Guttenberg were among those who took to social media to try to locate their missing children on Wednesday night. |
| While their son Jesse was able to return home safely, their daughter Jaime was fatally injured. | While their son Jesse was able to return home safely, their daughter Jaime was fatally injured. |
| Her Facebook page has been turned into a memorial and her father has confirmed her death, thanking people for their messages of support. | Her Facebook page has been turned into a memorial and her father has confirmed her death, thanking people for their messages of support. |
| Alyssa Alhadeff | Alyssa Alhadeff |
| This photograph of Alyssa Alhadeff and "pop pop" was widely shared on Facebook by her cousin, Melissa Dibble, who appealed for people to help find the missing teenager. | This photograph of Alyssa Alhadeff and "pop pop" was widely shared on Facebook by her cousin, Melissa Dibble, who appealed for people to help find the missing teenager. |
| She later confirmed on her Facebook page that the student had lost her life at the age of 15. | She later confirmed on her Facebook page that the student had lost her life at the age of 15. |
| Another cousin, Ariella Del Quaglio, said her "heart is broken" at the loss. | Another cousin, Ariella Del Quaglio, said her "heart is broken" at the loss. |
| Nicholas Dworet | Nicholas Dworet |
| Nicholas Dworet was confirmed dead by his aquatic team on Facebook, who posted: "It's with a heavy heart that I/We have to announce that our family member, teammate, TS Aquatics swimmer Nick Dworet has passed away." | Nicholas Dworet was confirmed dead by his aquatic team on Facebook, who posted: "It's with a heavy heart that I/We have to announce that our family member, teammate, TS Aquatics swimmer Nick Dworet has passed away." |
| His partner Daria Chiarella changed her Facebook profile picture to a selfie Nicholas took, which prompted an outpouring of support. | His partner Daria Chiarella changed her Facebook profile picture to a selfie Nicholas took, which prompted an outpouring of support. |
| "I'm so sorry, we all love you so much and are here if you need anything," read one comment. | "I'm so sorry, we all love you so much and are here if you need anything," read one comment. |
| Martin Duque | |
| Martin Duque was confirmed dead by his brother Miguel Duque, who posted this photo of them together on Instagram. | |
| "Words can not describe my pain," he wrote. "I know you're in a better place." | |
| Chris Hixon | |
| Chris Hixon was the athletic director at the high school and was reported dead by local media. | |
| A photo was later shared of Mr Hixon at his US Navy retirement ceremony with his son, Thomas Hixon. | |
| Scott Beigel | |
| Teacher Scott Beigel let students into his classroom to shelter and was shot dead by the gunman while trying to lock the door, a student told Good Morning America. | |
| Matt Hipps took to Facebook to share his memories of Mr Beigel, calling him: "My friend, my brother, my family." | |
| "He made the ultimate sacrifice," said Mr Hipps. "I won't say goodbye. It just hurts too much. I will see you on the other side." | |
| Meadow Pollack | |
| Meadow Pollack was a senior at the high school. Her father confirmed to local media that she had died. | |
| A family friend had previously posted on Facebook looking for information, and the teenager's Facebook page has been changed into a memorial. | |
| Her friend Gii Lovato took to Facebook to share her thoughts. | |
| Cara Loughran | |
| Cara Loughran was confirmed dead by a family friend who wrote on Facebook, "Cara's parents were given the news no parent ever wants to hear at 2am. | |
| "This is too horrible to even begin to process," she added. | |
| Gina Montalto | |
| This photo of Gina Montalto was widely shared on social media by her neighbour Michael Citron. | |
| Her death was later confirmed as her mother changed her Facebook profile picture to waves crashing against rocks. | |
| Joaquin Oliver | |
| Joaquin Oliver was confirmed dead by a Venezuelan journalist who was with his family when they received the news. | |
| His most recent photo on his Instagram page, with girlfriend Victoria Gonzalez, has seen an outpouring of support. | |
| This includes comments from friends and strangers alike, many of whom simply wrote 'que en paz descances' - Spanish for 'rest in peace'. | |
| More details about the victims will be added to this story as they emerge | More details about the victims will be added to this story as they emerge |