This story was updated at 2:23 p.m.
The shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, left students, teachers and parents in mourning — especially those who knew the four people who lost their lives Wednesday.
Freshman Ester Matias, who was dropping off flowers at the school in honor of the victims, said math teacher Cristina Irimie died while protecting a student.
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