Megan Elizabeth Scherer, age 12

Lost to gun violence on March 28, 1998 in Portageville, Missouri.

Photo sources:

News sources:

Also killed was:

1014 candles have been lit for Megan.
Light a candle for Megan.

The people with the most candles in the past 24 hours are featured on our homepage.

Ask your friends to light a candle or come back tomorrow to light another candle for Megan.

You can add to Megan's profile:

  • Nickname:
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
  • Occupation:
  • Workplace:
  • Schools attended:
  • Comments:

Other nearby fatal shootings: