The Brief
- It has been one year since a 17-year-old student was murdered at Garfield High School.
- Amarr Murphy-Paine was shot several times after he tried to break up a fight.
- A year later, his father, students and the community are demanding change.
SEATTLE, Wash. – Friday marks one year since 17-year-old Amarr Murphy-Paine was murdered in the parking lot of Garfield High School. His killer is still on the loose.
His father’s response
FOX 13 Seattle spoke to Arron Murphy-Paine, Amarr’s father, about the emotions he is feeling a year later.
“My heart is big. My heart is bigger than it was previously with the situation, the loss of Amarr. Amarr had a big heart. All that I’m doing right now is embodying his spirit and carrying it with me to the best of my abilities. Right now, I feel good,” he said.
Arron Murphy-Paine led a rally at Garfield High School on Friday around lunchtime, the same time his son was killed a year ago.
Murphy-Paine demanded change to keep students and faculty safe.…