Victims of the Covenant School massacre included a 9-year-old who loved to perform and a school leader dedicated to her students
The victims included a 9-year-old who loved to perform, a kind custodian and a school leader determined to help all students succeed.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A 9-year-old known for brightening up the neighborhood with her Broadway-like performances in the driveway. A school custodian who loved students like they were his own kids. And a school leader who was determined to help every child, no matter what challenges they faced.
These were some of the victims of Monday’s rampage at The Covenant School in Nashville, where three students and three adults were killed.
Authorities identified the victims at the small Christian school as Evelyn Dieckhaus, Hallie Scruggs and William Kinney, all age 9; school head Katherine Koonce, 60; substitute teacher Cynthia Peak, 61; and school custodian Mike Hill, 61.
Investigators were still looking into the motive for the shooting as details about the lives it cut short emerged.
From top left: Michael Hill and Evelyn Dieckhaus. Middle: Hallie Scruggs. From bottom left: Katherine Koonce and Cynthia Peak.via Facebook; Dieckhaus FamilyEvelyn “was everything a 9-year-old should be. She was in and out of our house on a regular basis playing tag,” said next-door neighbor Nick Riegal, 45, whose two children played with her.
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