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Katherine Anne Koonce

Case from Nashville, TN dated Mar 27, 2023

Victim Details

Katherine Anne Shirley

Female

White / Caucasian

Nashville

TN

2023-03-27

60

Katherine

Anne Koonce

07/17/2026

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On March 27, 2023, a day that began with the familiar rhythms of a school morning, turned into a scene of unimaginable tragedy at The Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee. Katherine Anne Koonce, the 60-year-old Caucasian female head of the school, was among the six individuals who lost their lives in a horrific act of violence that shook the community to its core. Her final moments were a testament to her dedication and courage, as she acted to protect the children under her care.

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  • https://www.fox8live.com: Head of school killed in Tenn. school shooting was Baton Rouge native; another La. native killed
  • https://www.wsmv.com: Kids, substitute, custodian among victims in Nashville school shooting
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    I've been reflecting on Katherine Koonce's remarkable life and her dedication to ed... ...Read More
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    I've been following the discussion around the Covenant School tragedy and wanted to bring up Katheri... ...Read More
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