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Jean Kirk Kuczka

Case from Saint-louis, MO dated Oct 24, 2022

Victim Details

Jean Kirk Kuczka

Female

White / Caucasian

Saint-louis

MO

2022-10-24

61

Jean

Kirk Kuczka

07/13/2026

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On the morning of October 24, 2022, a tragedy unfolded at the Central Visual and Performing Arts High School in St. Louis, Missouri, where students and staff were settling into their daily routines. Jean Kirk Kuczka, a 61-year-old female health and physical education teacher who had dedicated decades to her profession, was teaching a class on the third floor. Known for her passion for education and her love for her students, she was nearing retirement but remained a steadfast protector of the ch ...
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  • STLtoday.com: Photos: Prayers said, memorial grows as St. Louis reacts to school shooting
  • NBC 7 San Diego: St. Louis Gunman Had AR-15-Style Weapon and 600 Rounds of Ammo When He Stormed Into High School and Opened Fire
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    I've been reflecting on the tragic loss of Jean Kirk Kuczka and can't help but think about the incre... ...Read More
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    I’ve been reflecting a lot on the incredible courage Jean Kirk Kuczka displayed on that tragic day... ...Read More
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