On the morning of October 24, 2014, 14-year-old Gia Christine Soriano was shot in the cafeteria at Marysville Pilchuck High School in Marysville, Washington. Gia had been invited to lunch by fellow freshman Jaylen Fryberg; eyewitnesses say Fryberg stood up after a brief verbal altercation and began shooting at students at the table. Gia was struck once in the head and taken to Providence Regional Medical Center Everett in critical condition, dying on the evening of October 26, 2014. Her family donated her organs.

The attack killed three other students and the shooter; another student survived serious injury. Jaylen Fryberg died at the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The firearm used prompted an investigation that resulted in the arrest of Jaylen’s father, Raymond Fryberg, in connection with the handgun’s purchase and possession. Gia is remembered by her family as loving and gentle.

If anyone knew Gia, where she spent time, or has information about that day, please share what can help preserve her memory.