Makenna Lee Elrod was a 10-year-old girl from Uvalde, Texas, who was killed on May 24, 2022, in the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School. She was one of 19 students and two teachers who died that day when an 18-year-old gunman opened fire at the school and was later killed by responding law enforcement officers.

Makenna was described as a vibrant child who enjoyed softball, gymnastics, dancing, singing, and spending time with family. She belonged to the 4-H club, loved animals, and was remembered as kind, caring and a natural leader who loved school and made friends easily. The small, predominantly Latino community and people from across the state rallied to support the victims’ families after the attack.

The gunman had legally purchased the firearms used shortly after his 18th birthday. Families of victims, including Makenna’s, have initiated lawsuits seeking accountability for failures that led to the shooting. Does anyone who knew Makenna or her family have memories or details they can share that might help preserve her memory?