Seattle parents are expected to show up at Garfield High School Tuesday morning to support students as they return to class for the first time since the
The front of Garfield High School in Seattle's Central District, where flowers, candles, letters, signs and more were left to honor 17-year-old Amarr Murphy-Paine.
“Our priority is making sure everyone is safe. Seattle police will be visible before and after the school day. Additional officers will also be on patrol in the area when they aren’t responding to other dispatched calls. Protecting our young people is a crucial part of our commitment to the community,” a spokesperson wrote in a statement.
Sears said he knew Murphy-Paine since he was in 8th grade and described the young man as strong-minded and had a personality that would bring people together.“They were inseparable. They looked up to him. He was the oldest brother. Losing your big brother is like losing your hero, like losing your protection,” he said. “He was always a stand-up bright personality. Strong-willed kid who had an endless future. Made everyone feel comfortable that was around him.
“He was somebody’s son. Somebody’s grandson. Somebody’s nephew. Somebody’s brother. Somebody’s cousin. He was all those things, and he will be missed by his people,” Rodriguez said.
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