Luke Thomas Hoyer was 15 when he was killed on February 14, 2018, in the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Described as quiet with simple tastes, Luke enjoyed basketball, video games, and spending time with family and friends. The attacker, a former student expelled from the school, used an AR-15 style rifle and the attack left 17 people dead and many others wounded.

The shooter, Nikolas Cruz, was arrested shortly after the incident and charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder and 17 counts of attempted murder. In the months after the shooting, Luke’s family joined other victims’ families in lawsuits against the school district and law enforcement, alleging failures that contributed to the tragedy. Survivors and relatives also became active in advocacy for changes to gun laws and school safety.

If anyone knew Luke or has information that could shed light on his life and legacy, please share what you remember.