Cara Marie Loughran was 14 when she was killed on February 14, 2018, during the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. She was shot and killed in a hallway at the school and was one of 17 victims in the attack. Cara was described as bubbly, a fan of Irish dancing, and dedicated to gymnastics; her family and friends recall her as a bright, joyful presence.

The shooter, Nikolas Cruz, a former student then 19 years old, entered the school with a semi-automatic rifle and opened fire. He was apprehended and charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder and 17 counts of attempted murder; in 2021 he pleaded guilty to those charges and the case moved into the penalty phase. At the trial a family friend delivered a victim impact statement on behalf of Cara’s family, who said they felt a crushing absence after her death.

Does anyone have memories of Cara or details about her activities at the school to share with readers or investigators?