The families of the six victims of Monday’s Covenant School shooting have fielded a huge amount of requests for statements about their loved ones as the horrific event made national and international news. We have collected the public statements made by the victims’ families.
Katherine Koonce (60) was the head of the school and is believed to have directly confronted the shooter. She dedicated her career to teaching at area private Christian schools.
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Covenant School Shooting Memorial
A memorial site at the Covenant School following the March 27 shooting
