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Gabe Parker

Gabe Parker

Gabe Parker

Gabe Parker

Gabe Parker is a student at Marshall County High School in Benton, Kentucky. In January 2018, Parker committed a school shooting at his high school leaving two students dead, and at least 15 others injured.

Personal Life

Parker resides in Benton, Kentucky.

Parker played the trombone at school.

In the Media

Marshall County High School Shooting

Gabe Parker in custody

Gabe Parker in custody

On January 23, 2018, Parker was taken into custody after allegedly fatally shooting two students with a handgun, and injuring dozens more at his school.

The shooting started at 7:57 a.m. shortly after Parker entered the school's common area.

The two people killed include a 15-year-old female student, Bailey Nicole Holt, who died at the scene, five of the other victims were airlifted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, where another student, Preston Ryan Cope, later died.

Of the 14 people shot, two are battling gunshot wound to the head. Gage Smock was one of the wounded victims who was shot in the head. One of the wounded victims, Hannah Dysinger, publicly forgave Parker for his actions, and stated that she is praying for everyone involved in the tragedy. Another victim in the shooting, was special needs student Daniel Austin, who was hugging and high-fiving friends before being shot in the arm.

Parker was apprehended by police in a nonviolent manner.

The day before, Chad Padilla was arrested in another school shooting in Italy, Texas.

Parker will be charged with murder and attempted murder. The county attorney will ask for Parker to be tried as an adult.

Parker was charged with two counts of murder and 12 counts of first degree assault.

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References

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Citation Linkcnn.comKentucky school shooting victim called her mom right before she died
Jan 26, 2018, 12:19 AM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comOne of the victims Bailey Nicole Holt
Jan 24, 2018, 2:06 AM
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Citation Linkcnn.comCNNarticle about the Marshall County High School Shooting
Jan 24, 2018, 3:53 AM
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Citation Linkchicagotribune.com15-year-old Kentucky shooting suspect may be tried as an adult
Jan 26, 2018, 11:06 AM
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Citation Linkkentucky.comLexington Herald-Leaderarticle identifying about the Marshall County High School Shootingperpetrated by Gabe Parker
Jan 24, 2018, 12:10 PM
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Citation Linkwkms.orgUpdating: Shooting at Marshall County High School, Two Dead, 17 Injured
Jan 23, 2018, 10:24 PM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comGabe Parker dressed in black
Jan 23, 2018, 10:25 PM
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Citation Linknbcnews.comKentucky school shooting: 2 dead after gunfire erupts at Marshall County High School
Jan 23, 2018, 10:26 PM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comGabe Parker in custody
Jan 23, 2018, 10:27 PM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comGabe Parker's Instagram profile
Jan 23, 2018, 10:27 PM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comGabe Parker playing the trombone
Jan 23, 2018, 10:33 PM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comPolice at the scene
Jan 23, 2018, 10:37 PM
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Citation Linkfoxnews.comKentucky school shooting leaves at least two dead and 17 others injured, officials say
Jan 23, 2018, 11:30 PM
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Citation Linkcbsnews.comKentucky high school shooting leaves students, parents shaken
Jan 23, 2018, 11:58 PM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comEmergency responders arriving at the scene
Jan 24, 2018, 12:19 AM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comOne of the victims forgiving Parker
Jan 24, 2018, 12:21 AM