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| Florida shooting: Who are the victims? | Florida shooting: Who are the victims? |
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| A beloved football coach. A swimmer who had just won a college scholarship. A freshman soccer player. A geography teacher shot while trying to barricade the door. | A beloved football coach. A swimmer who had just won a college scholarship. A freshman soccer player. A geography teacher shot while trying to barricade the door. |
| They are among the victims of a mass shooting at a Florida high school on Wednesday. | They are among the victims of a mass shooting at a Florida high school on Wednesday. |
| Details of the 17 people who died are emerging. | Details of the 17 people who died are emerging. |
| Aaron Feis | Aaron Feis |
| Aaron Feis, assistant American football coach at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, is being hailed as a hero for shielding students from bullets. He was fatally injured after diving in front of a pupil. | Aaron Feis, assistant American football coach at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, is being hailed as a hero for shielding students from bullets. He was fatally injured after diving in front of a pupil. |
| The MS Douglas Eagles, the school football team, confirmed Mr Feis' death on Twitter. "He died a hero," they wrote. | The MS Douglas Eagles, the school football team, confirmed Mr Feis' death on Twitter. "He died a hero," they wrote. |
| "I coached with him. My two boys played for him," Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel said. "The kids in this community loved him, adored him." | "I coached with him. My two boys played for him," Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel said. "The kids in this community loved him, adored him." |
| Students led tributes to their former coach as news of his injuries first spread. | Students led tributes to their former coach as news of his injuries first spread. |
| "He was a great guy," football player Gage Gaynor told local newspaper the Sun-Sentinel. | "He was a great guy," 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. | Mr Feis also worked as a school security guard. |
| He responded on walkie-talkies to chatter about the attack when it began, and was overheard saying "no, that is not firecrackers" as the gunshots rang out. | |
| 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. |
| He was married, with a baby daughter. | He was married, with a baby daughter. |
| 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, 14, 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. |
| Friends remember Jaime as a talented dancer with a mischievous sense of humour. | |
| "Dance in Heaven, beautiful girl," wrote Michelle McGrath Gerlick. | |
| 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 freshman soccer player had lost her life at the age of 15. | She later confirmed on her Facebook page that the freshman soccer player 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. |
| Parkland Soccer Club urged Alyssa's teammates to honour her memory by striving for greatness in their future lives. | |
| Nicholas Dworet | Nicholas Dworet |
| Nicholas Dworet was confirmed dead by his swim 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 swim 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." |
| The 17-year-old had secured a swimming scholarship to the University of Indianapolis just a week ago. | |
| His partner Daria Chiarella changed her Facebook profile picture to a selfie Nicholas took, prompting 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 |
| Martin Duque, aged 14, 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." | "Words can not describe my pain," he wrote. "I know you're in a better place." |
| Chris Hixon | Chris Hixon |
| Chris Hixon, 49, was the athletic director at Stoneman Douglas and was reported dead by local media. | |
| As well as being a wrestling coach, he led the school's baseball team to state and national championships in 2016. | |
| He had two children of his own. | |
| A photo was later shared of Mr Hixon at his US Navy retirement ceremony with his son, Thomas Hixon. | A photo was later shared of Mr Hixon at his US Navy retirement ceremony with his son, Thomas Hixon. |
| Scott Beigel | Scott Beigel |
| Geography teacher Scott Beigel, 35, 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. | |
| His friend Matt Hipps took to Facebook to share his memories of Mr Beigel, calling him: "My friend, my brother, my family." | His friend Matt Hipps took to Facebook to share his memories of Mr Beigel, calling him: "My friend, my brother, my family." |
| "He was so unselfish with his talents and gifts," he wrote. "He made others better." | "He was so unselfish with his talents and gifts," he wrote. "He made others better." |
| "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." | "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." |
| Mr Beigel also worked at a summer camp in Starlight, Pennsylvania. | |
| Libby James Watt, a former colleague there, told the BBC: "We met in Summer 2016. The whole Camp Starlight family is broken. | |
| "He was the most quirky humoured character with a fierce heart to craft strong and caring people. His passion was undeniable and infectious - he'd light up a room, he'd light up an entire state. | |
| "Our Camp family has lost an icon, but for protecting his students - true to his heart to the end. A leader and protector." | |
| Meadow Pollack | Meadow Pollack |
| Meadow Pollack was a senior at the high school. Her father confirmed to local media that she had died. | 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. | 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. | Her friend Gii Lovato took to Facebook to share her thoughts. |
| Cara Loughran | 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. | 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. | "This is too horrible to even begin to process," she added. |
| Gina Montalto | Gina Montalto |
| This photo of Gina Montalto was widely shared on social media by her neighbour Michael Citron. | 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. | Her death was later confirmed as her mother changed her Facebook profile picture to waves crashing against rocks. |
| Joaquin Oliver | Joaquin Oliver |
| Joaquin Oliver was confirmed dead by a Venezuelan journalist who was with his family when they received the news. | 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. | 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'. | This includes comments from friends and strangers alike, many of whom simply wrote 'que en paz descances' - Spanish for 'rest in peace'. |
| Alaina Petty | Alaina Petty |
| The 14-year-old was confirmed dead by her aunt on Facebook. | The 14-year-old was confirmed dead by her aunt on Facebook. |
| "There are no hashtags for moments like this, only sadness," wrote Claudette McMahon Joshi, as she asked friends online to pray for her niece. | "There are no hashtags for moments like this, only sadness," wrote Claudette McMahon Joshi, as she asked friends online to pray for her niece. |
| A local Mormon church leader confirmed in an email to his congregation that the teenager was confirmed dead at 0100e on Thursday. | A local Mormon church leader confirmed in an email to his congregation that the teenager was confirmed dead at 0100e on Thursday. |
| "She was a valiant young member of the Coral Springs Ward," wrote Stephen Thompson. | "She was a valiant young member of the Coral Springs Ward," wrote Stephen Thompson. |
| Alex Schachter | Alex Schachter |
| The 14-year-old played trombone in the school marching band and was proud to have helped lead the squad to a state championship last year. | The 14-year-old played trombone in the school marching band and was proud to have helped lead the squad to a state championship last year. |
| His father, Max Schachter, said he will be remembered as "a sweetheart of a kid". | His father, Max Schachter, said he will be remembered as "a sweetheart of a kid". |
| Alex "just wanted to do well and make his parents happy," his father said, adding that he has a brother who also attends the school but was not injured. | Alex "just wanted to do well and make his parents happy," his father said, adding that he has a brother who also attends the school but was not injured. |
| Carmen Schentrup | Carmen Schentrup |
| Schentrup was a 2017 National Merit Scholar semifinalist, according to the Broward County Public School system. | Schentrup was a 2017 National Merit Scholar semifinalist, according to the Broward County Public School system. |
| The 16-year-old's death was reported by several friends and family members on social media. | The 16-year-old's death was reported by several friends and family members on social media. |
| Her cousin, Matt Brandow, called her "the smartest and most intelligible 16 year old I've ever met". | Her cousin, Matt Brandow, called her "the smartest and most intelligible 16 year old I've ever met". |
| "You will be remembered forever," he added. | "You will be remembered forever," he added. |
| Luke Hoyer | Luke Hoyer |
| The 15-year-old's aunt wrote on Facebook that the teenager had been discovered on the third floor of the school. | |
| "This has devastated our family and we're all in shock and disbelief. Our hearts are broken," Toni Stroud Brownlee wrote in her post. | "This has devastated our family and we're all in shock and disbelief. Our hearts are broken," Toni Stroud Brownlee wrote in her post. |
| "Luke was a beautiful human being and greatly loved." | "Luke was a beautiful human being and greatly loved." |
| Helena Ramsey | |
| Softly-spoken Helena, 17, was a "smart, kind-hearted, and thoughtful person," according to tributes. | |
| "She was deeply loved and loved others even more so. Though she was somewhat reserved, she had a relentless motivation towards her academic studies, and her soft, warm demeanour brought the best out in all who knew her," said Curtis Page Jr., who described himself as a relative. | |
| Her cousin Fena Cooper had shared a news article calling for blood donations on Facebook on Wednesday, adding that her family "still have no update on the location of my cousin". | |
| At 04:28 Ms Cooper wrote: "Valentine's Day will never look the same for my family... | |
| "Please continue to remember my Aunt Anne Ramsay, my cousin Ellis Ramsay, and their father Vincent Ramsay, who lost his only daughter on his birthday." | |
| Peter Wang | |
| Peter's cousin Aaron Chen told First Coast News the 15-year-old spent his last moments trying to save lives. | |
| He belonged to the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC), a school programme for potential US military officers. | |
| Mr Chen said Aaron was last seen in his grey ROTC uniform, holding a door open so others could escape. | |
| 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 |