The second student killed in a mass shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic church was identified Thursday by her distraught parents, who remembered their “deeply loved” child as bright and joyful.
Harper Moyski, 10, was shot and killed after 23-year-old Robin Westman opened fire inside the Annunciation Church and Catholic School during a welcome Mass for the new school year.
Her family shared a statement remembering their daughter.
“Our hearts are broken not only as parents, but also for Harper’s sister, who adored her big sister and is grieving an unimaginable loss. As a family, we are shattered, and words cannot capture the depth of our pain,” the family wrote in a statement.
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“While our immediate focus is on Harper and our family’s healing, we also believe it is important that her memory fuels action. No family should ever have to endure this kind of pain. We urge our leaders and communities to take meaningful steps to address gun violence and the mental health crisis in this country. Change is possible, and it is necessary—so that Harper’s story does not become yet another in a long line of tragedies.”
“We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support. Harper’s light will always shine through us, and we hope her memory inspires others to work toward a safer, more compassionate world.”
Harper and Fletcher Merkel, 8, were the only two victims killed during the massacre.
Eighteen others were injured and one child is still in critical condition at a nearby hospital.
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