Gina Rose Montalto was 14 and a student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. On February 14, 2018, she was shot with an AR-15 rifle while working on a project in a hallway. Gina was taken to a local hospital and died later that evening. She was a member of the school’s winter guard and is remembered for her infectious smile and kind spirit.

The shooter was a former student, Nikolas Cruz, who was arrested shortly after the attack and charged with 17 counts of first-degree murder and 17 counts of attempted murder. Families of the victims, including Gina’s, filed lawsuits against the Broward County School Board, the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, and other entities alleging negligence. Gina’s death was one of 17 that day and helped fuel national calls for stricter gun laws and improved school safety; her memory is honored through foundations and scholarships in her name.

If anyone knew Gina, her activities at school, or has information relevant to her family’s lawsuits or the school’s safety record, please share what is known.