Minneapolis School Shooting Claims Life of 8-Year-Old Fletcher Merkel

Fletcher Merkel, an 8-year-old boy, has been identified as the first victim of a tragic school shooting in Minneapolis. His father, Jessie Merkel, expressed deep sorrow and urged others to remember Fletcher for his spirit rather than the violence that took his life. He described the shooter as a 'coward' and encouraged parents to cherish their children.