‘We’re in the back with the lights off, doors shut and locked’: Heartbreaking texts during Maryland shooting between mother and daughter

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As the school shooting in Great Mills, Maryland, unfolded moments ago, a heartbreaking text conversation occurred between Maria Sanchez Sokolowski and her daughter Trinity, who attends Great Mills High School.

The messages place you directly in the moment as the lockdown unfolded.

 

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Maria Sanchez Sokolowski / Facebook

Sokolowski does her best to understand the situation while comforting her daughter.

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Maria Sanchez Sokolowski / Facebook

 

As the protocols were followed for the lockdown, Sokolowski reassures her daughter all will be OK.

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Maria Sanchez Sokolowski / Facebook

 

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Maria Sanchez Sokolowski / Facebook

 

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Screenshot of text between mother and daughter during school shooting in Maryland
Maria Sanchez Sokolowski / Facebook

According the sheriff, the alleged gunman has died and two students have been injured. This is a developing story.

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