Layla Marie Salazar was an 11-year-old from Uvalde, Texas, who was killed on May 24, 2022, during the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School. Described by her family as cheerful, respectful and loving, she enjoyed dancing, singing and spending time with relatives and was looking forward to starting middle school and trying out for the track team.

The shooter, an 18-year-old who had crashed his car near the school, entered the building and killed 19 students and two teachers before being killed at the scene. Local, state and federal officers responded, but the breach of the classrooms and neutralization of the shooter did not occur until 77 minutes after the attack began, a response later criticized in public discussion.

Layla’s family has become vocal in advocating for changes to gun laws and increased mental health resources and the community continues efforts to honor her memory. If anyone knew Layla or has information about the day she died, please share what you know.