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| Charleston shooting: Nine victims identified of church massacre in South Carolina | |
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| Nine people have been identified as the victims from the mass shooting in Charleston, South Carolina. | |
| The victims were fatally shot Wednesday night when a terrorism suspect opened fire at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church. | |
| Clementa Pinckney, 41 | Clementa Pinckney, 41 |
| Mr Pinckney was a 1995 graduate of Allen University who is described as a legend and icon. He was a South Carolina state Senator and an advocate for police reform. The Democratic politician pushed for police officers to wear body cameras. | Mr Pinckney was a 1995 graduate of Allen University who is described as a legend and icon. He was a South Carolina state Senator and an advocate for police reform. The Democratic politician pushed for police officers to wear body cameras. |
| Tywanza Sanders, 26 | Tywanza Sanders, 26 |
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| Mr Sanders was also a graduate of Allen University in South Carolina. Mr Sanders received his Business Administration degree in 2014. The university issued a statement saying that Mr Sanders was a well-known student who was committed to his studies. | Mr Sanders was also a graduate of Allen University in South Carolina. Mr Sanders received his Business Administration degree in 2014. The university issued a statement saying that Mr Sanders was a well-known student who was committed to his studies. |
| “He presented a warm and helpful spirit as he interacted with his colleagues. Mr Sanders was participating in the Bible Study session at Mother Emanuel church at the time of the shooting." | “He presented a warm and helpful spirit as he interacted with his colleagues. Mr Sanders was participating in the Bible Study session at Mother Emanuel church at the time of the shooting." |
| Cynthia Hurd, 54 | Cynthia Hurd, 54 |
| Ms Hurd, a library manager at St. Andrews Regional Library, was also identified as one of the victims. | Ms Hurd, a library manager at St. Andrews Regional Library, was also identified as one of the victims. |
| She worked with the Charleston County Public Library 31 years, serving as branch manager of the John L. Dart Branch from 1990-2011 before becoming manager of the St. Andrews Regional Library. | She worked with the Charleston County Public Library 31 years, serving as branch manager of the John L. Dart Branch from 1990-2011 before becoming manager of the St. Andrews Regional Library. |
| "Charleston County Public Library is devastated by the senseless shootings Wednesday night at Mother Emanuel AME Church in downtown Charleston that took the lives of nine members of our community, including one of our own - St. Andrews Regional Library Manager Cynthia Hurd. Cynthia was a tireless servant of the community who spent her life helping residents, making sure they had every opportunity for an education and personal growth." | "Charleston County Public Library is devastated by the senseless shootings Wednesday night at Mother Emanuel AME Church in downtown Charleston that took the lives of nine members of our community, including one of our own - St. Andrews Regional Library Manager Cynthia Hurd. Cynthia was a tireless servant of the community who spent her life helping residents, making sure they had every opportunity for an education and personal growth." |
| All 16 public libraries in Charleston County will be closed today in her honor. | All 16 public libraries in Charleston County will be closed today in her honor. |
| Sharonda Coleman-Singleton | Sharonda Coleman-Singleton |
| Ms Coleman-Singleton was a high school track coach and pastor at the Emanuel AME Church. Her son Chris wrote a heartbreaking message on Instagram Thursday afternoon. | Ms Coleman-Singleton was a high school track coach and pastor at the Emanuel AME Church. Her son Chris wrote a heartbreaking message on Instagram Thursday afternoon. |
| “In this picture there are two new Angels in the sky. One of them happens to be my mommy. It's funny how I always told you that you went to church too much. You would laugh it off and say, ‘Boy you can never have too much of the Lord,’" he wrote. | “In this picture there are two new Angels in the sky. One of them happens to be my mommy. It's funny how I always told you that you went to church too much. You would laugh it off and say, ‘Boy you can never have too much of the Lord,’" he wrote. |
| “You were a better mother than I could have ever asked for. This has truly broken my heart in every way possible, but I know I have to stay strong for my little brother and sister. I thank everyone for your prayers and thoughts, but I'm positive this strong woman is in a better place now. Keep my family in your prayers as we continue with this horrid grieving process.’ | “You were a better mother than I could have ever asked for. This has truly broken my heart in every way possible, but I know I have to stay strong for my little brother and sister. I thank everyone for your prayers and thoughts, but I'm positive this strong woman is in a better place now. Keep my family in your prayers as we continue with this horrid grieving process.’ |
| Susie Jackson, 87 | Susie Jackson, 87 |
| Ms Jackson was a longtime member of Mother Emmanuel Church, and sang in the choir and was on the church's usher board, according to ABC 5 in Cleveland. Her family lives in Cleveland and Ms Jackson had just visited the family. | Ms Jackson was a longtime member of Mother Emmanuel Church, and sang in the choir and was on the church's usher board, according to ABC 5 in Cleveland. Her family lives in Cleveland and Ms Jackson had just visited the family. |
| Her son, Tim Jackson, said she was a very loving, giving person with a great smile. | Her son, Tim Jackson, said she was a very loving, giving person with a great smile. |
| Depayne Middleton Doctor, 49 | Depayne Middleton Doctor, 49 |
| Ms Doctor retired in 2005 as Charleston County director of the Community Development Block Grant Program. | |
| Her family member Laura Middleton posted the following message on Facebook: | |
| "My beautiful Songbird. This is a hard one to Swallow. I will truly miss you my love. Your beautiful personality, your laughter, your smile ,and your love for everyone. May you RIP Depayne Middleton. You will be missed. Love ya mean it my angle. Mwah! Smooches!" | |
| "Please keep her four beautiful girls in prayer and a host of family. Thanks." | |
| Daniel Simmons Sr., 74 | Daniel Simmons Sr., 74 |
| Mr Simmons attended Emanuel AME Church every Sunday for services and for bible study. His daughter-in-law, Arcelia Simmons of Newport News, Virginia told ABC. | |
| Mr Simmons was the only victim to die at the hospital. | |
| Myra Thompson, 59 | |
| Ms Thompson was the wife of reverend Anthony Thompson, a Vicar at Holy Trinity Reformed Episcopal Church. | |
| Ethel Lance, 70 | |
| Ms Lance was a retired Gilliard Center employee who worked as a church janitor. | |
| This post will be updated as more information becomes available. | This post will be updated as more information becomes available. |