A 14-year-old boy with autism has been identified as one of the four victims tragically killed in a Georgia school shooting on Wednesday,after his desperate family members were unable to reach the teen in the aftermath of the rampage.
In an attempt to find Mason Schermerhorn,his relatives began circulating his photo online. His sister Lilianah urged the public via an Instagram story to 'PLEASE use a calm voice with him' and to 'let him know his mom is looking for him for reassurance'.
But shortly after,Mason was identified as one of the four people killed at Apalachee High School,with a loved one saying after his passing it is 'sad we can't even send our babies to school and them be safe'.
He enjoyed spending time with his family,reading,telling jokes,playing video games and visiting Disney World,his family told The New York Times.
Another loved one said: 'Beautiful Mason we are so sorry! (America) failed you... Hug your children!'
Parents walk their child out of Apalachee High School after a shooting at the school on Wednesday
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