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Lauren Bengtzen, of Gilbertsville, Ky., paints the Marshall County High School logo on a window at a Taco John's restaurant in Benton, Ky. on Jan. 25, 2018. Bengtzen, who graduated from Marshall County High School last spring, said she came in early for her shift at the restaurant to paint the window after the fatal school shooting Tuesday.
Lauren Bengtzen, of Gilbertsville, Ky., paints the Marshall County High School logo on a window at a Taco John's restaurant in Benton, Ky. on Jan. 25, 2018. Bengtzen, who graduated from Marshall County High School last spring, said she came in early for her shift at the restaurant to paint the window after the fatal school shooting Tuesday.
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Kentucky Wesleyan College students Lucas Butler, right, and Jack Forte, second from right, along with other students and staff attend a prayer vigil on Jan. 25, 2018, on campus in Owensboro, Ky., for the victims of Marshall County High School.
Kentucky Wesleyan College students Lucas Butler, right, and Jack Forte, second from right, along with other students and staff attend a prayer vigil on Jan. 25, 2018, on campus in Owensboro, Ky., for the victims of Marshall County High School.
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Jason Darnall, assistant county attorney for Marshall County, left, makes a statement to the media following a court hearing of the suspected gunman in Tuesday's shooting at Marshall County High School at the Marshall County Judicial Facility in Benton, Ky. on Jan. 25, 2018. Darnall said he can't comment on what happens inside juvenile court, where the teenager's identity and details of the crime remain cloaked in secrecy. But he reiterated that the state wants to try the teenager as an adult.
Jason Darnall, assistant county attorney for Marshall County, left, makes a statement to the media following a court hearing of the suspected gunman in Tuesday's shooting at Marshall County High School at the Marshall County Judicial Facility in Benton, Ky. on Jan. 25, 2018. Darnall said he can't comment on what happens inside juvenile court, where the teenager's identity and details of the crime remain cloaked in secrecy. But he reiterated that the state wants to try the teenager as an adult.
Ryan Hermens, The Paducah Sun Via AP
Students from Marshall County High School hold hands during a prayer vigil for their classmates, on Jan. 24, 2018, outside Paducah Tilghman High School. Two students were killed and 18 were injured Tuesday morning at Marshall County High School in Benton, Ky.
Students from Marshall County High School hold hands during a prayer vigil for their classmates, on Jan. 24, 2018, outside Paducah Tilghman High School. Two students were killed and 18 were injured Tuesday morning at Marshall County High School in Benton, Ky.
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A prayer circle at Paducah Tilghman High School held a prayer circle on Jan. 24, 2018, at the school for students at Marshall County High School where two students were killed and 18 others were injured during a shooting on Jan. 23, 2018.
A prayer circle at Paducah Tilghman High School held a prayer circle on Jan. 24, 2018, at the school for students at Marshall County High School where two students were killed and 18 others were injured during a shooting on Jan. 23, 2018.
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The American flag is flown at half staff at the Marshall County High School on Jan. 24, 2018.
The American flag is flown at half staff at the Marshall County High School on Jan. 24, 2018.
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Two students hug after a prayer circle at Paducah Tilghman High School on Jan. 24, 2018. The students gathered to pray for the students of Marshall County High School who were killed and injured during the shooting on Tuesday morning.
Two students hug after a prayer circle at Paducah Tilghman High School on Jan. 24, 2018. The students gathered to pray for the students of Marshall County High School who were killed and injured during the shooting on Tuesday morning.
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Alyssa Edging, center, a student at McCracken County High School, embraces Erica Johnson, left, and Abigail Hicks, both juniors at Marshall County High School in Benton, Ky., following a prayer vigil at Paducah Tilghman High School in Paducah, Ky. on Jan. 24, 2018. The gathering was held to honor the victims of the Marshall County High School shooting on Tuesday.
Alyssa Edging, center, a student at McCracken County High School, embraces Erica Johnson, left, and Abigail Hicks, both juniors at Marshall County High School in Benton, Ky., following a prayer vigil at Paducah Tilghman High School in Paducah, Ky. on Jan. 24, 2018. The gathering was held to honor the victims of the Marshall County High School shooting on Tuesday.
Ryan Hermens, The Paducah Sun Via AP
Students and community members hold hands in prayer before classes at Paducah Tilghman High School in Paducah, Ky. on Jan. 24, 2018. The gathering was held for the victims of the Marshall County High School shooting on Tuesday.
Students and community members hold hands in prayer before classes at Paducah Tilghman High School in Paducah, Ky. on Jan. 24, 2018. The gathering was held for the victims of the Marshall County High School shooting on Tuesday.
Ryan Hermens, The Paducah Sun Via AP
Students and community members hold hands in prayer before classes at Paducah Tilghman High School in Paducah, Ky. on Jan. 24, 2018. The gathering was held for the victims of the Marshall County High School shooting on Tuesday.
Students and community members hold hands in prayer before classes at Paducah Tilghman High School in Paducah, Ky. on Jan. 24, 2018. The gathering was held for the victims of the Marshall County High School shooting on Tuesday.
Ryan Hermens, The Paducah Sun Via AP
The members of Impact Church lit candles and sang Amazing Grace on Tuesday evening during a service in remembrance of the two killed and 17 injured during a shooting at Marshall County High School in Benton, Ky., on Jan. 23, 2018.
The members of Impact Church lit candles and sang Amazing Grace on Tuesday evening during a service in remembrance of the two killed and 17 injured during a shooting at Marshall County High School in Benton, Ky., on Jan. 23, 2018.
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Sisters Kirsten and Johnna Walker embrace each other at Benton Church of Christ in Benton, Ky on Jan. 23, 2018 following a shooting at Marshall County High School. Two of the churches members were injured in the shooting.
Sisters Kirsten and Johnna Walker embrace each other at Benton Church of Christ in Benton, Ky on Jan. 23, 2018 following a shooting at Marshall County High School. Two of the churches members were injured in the shooting.
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Students from Christian Fellowship school, which is located across the street from Marshall County High School, look out the windows as they pass the school and see emergency personnel lining the streets in Benton, Ky., on Jan. 23, 2018.
Students from Christian Fellowship school, which is located across the street from Marshall County High School, look out the windows as they pass the school and see emergency personnel lining the streets in Benton, Ky., on Jan. 23, 2018.
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Officials close off the road leading to one entrance to Marshall County High School after a gunman opened fire. Two were killed and 17 more were injured. January 23, 2018.
Officials close off the road leading to one entrance to Marshall County High School after a gunman opened fire. Two were killed and 17 more were injured. January 23, 2018.
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Family members escort their children out of Marshall North Middle School near Palma, Ky. on Jan. 23, 2018, after the students where transported from Marshall High School. The students of the high school were transported to the middle school to be picked up by family members after a shooting.
Family members escort their children out of Marshall North Middle School near Palma, Ky. on Jan. 23, 2018, after the students where transported from Marshall High School. The students of the high school were transported to the middle school to be picked up by family members after a shooting.
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Family members escort their children out of Marshall North Middle School near Palma, Ky. on Jan. 23, 2018, after the students where transported from Marshall High School. The students of the high school were transported to the middle school to be picked up by family members after a shooting.
Family members escort their children out of Marshall North Middle School near Palma, Ky. on Jan. 23, 2018, after the students where transported from Marshall High School. The students of the high school were transported to the middle school to be picked up by family members after a shooting.
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Shannon Duffy walks her daughter Lyra, center and son Kalessin, right, out of Marshall North Middle School near Palma, Ky. on Jan. 23, 2018, after a school shooting at Marshall County High school. The students of the high school in nearby Draffenville were transported to the middle school to be picked up by family members after a shooting at the high school.
Shannon Duffy walks her daughter Lyra, center and son Kalessin, right, out of Marshall North Middle School near Palma, Ky. on Jan. 23, 2018, after a school shooting at Marshall County High school. The students of the high school in nearby Draffenville were transported to the middle school to be picked up by family members after a shooting at the high school.
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Kentucky State Police Lt. Michael Webb speaks during a media briefing at the Marshall County Board of Education following a shooting at Marshall County High School in Benton, Ky. on Jan. 23, 2018. A couple of students were killed and others injured Tuesday morning at Marshall County High School when a 15-year-old classmate opened fire.
Kentucky State Police Lt. Michael Webb speaks during a media briefing at the Marshall County Board of Education following a shooting at Marshall County High School in Benton, Ky. on Jan. 23, 2018. A couple of students were killed and others injured Tuesday morning at Marshall County High School when a 15-year-old classmate opened fire.
Ryan Hermens, The Paducah Sun Via AP
Police escort a person, second from right, out of the Marshall County High School after shooting there on Jan 23, 2018, in Benton, Ky. One person was killed and others were wounded Tuesday morning in a shooting at the rural Kentucky high school, authorities said.
Police escort a person, second from right, out of the Marshall County High School after shooting there on Jan 23, 2018, in Benton, Ky. One person was killed and others were wounded Tuesday morning in a shooting at the rural Kentucky high school, authorities said.
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Emergency crews respond to Marshall County High School after a fatal school shooting Jan. 23, 2018 in Benton, Ky. Authorities said a shooting suspect was in custody.
Emergency crews respond to Marshall County High School after a fatal school shooting Jan. 23, 2018 in Benton, Ky. Authorities said a shooting suspect was in custody.
Ryan Hermens, The Paducah Sun Via AP
Emergency crews respond to Marshall County High School after a fatal school shooting on Jan. 23, 2018, in Benton, Ky.
Emergency crews respond to Marshall County High School after a fatal school shooting on Jan. 23, 2018, in Benton, Ky.
Ryan Hermens, The Paducah Sun Via AP
Emergency crews respond to Marshall County High School after a fatal school shooting Jan. 23, 2018, in Benton, Ky.
Emergency crews respond to Marshall County High School after a fatal school shooting Jan. 23, 2018, in Benton, Ky.
Ryan Hermens, The Paducah Sun Via AP
Emergency crews respond to Marshall County High School after a fatal school shooting Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, in Benton, Ky. Authorities said a shooting suspect was in custody.
Emergency crews respond to Marshall County High School after a fatal school shooting Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, in Benton, Ky. Authorities said a shooting suspect was in custody.
Ryan Hermens, The Paducah Sun Via AP
Google Earth image of Marshall County High School.
Google Earth image of Marshall County High School.
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