Melissa Sue Parrett, age 44

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Lost to gun violence on July 6, 2024 in Florence, Kentucky.

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Jul 10: https://www.wymt.com: Hundreds gather at vigil held for shooting victims in Florence
WKRC: Surviving victims in Florence mass shooting upgraded to 'stable' condition
WLWT: Florence mass shooting: Here's what we know, and still don't know
Jul 7: https://www.fox19.com: Neighbors react to mass shooting in Florence
Jul 7: New York Post: Kentucky convicted felon kills 4, injures 3 at birthday party before fatally shooting himself
WCPO 9 Cincinnati: Family, friends remember 4 victims shot, killed during birthday party in Florence
Jul 7: Kentucky Lantern: Five dead after shooting at 21st birthday party in Florence, three wounded • Kentucky Lantern
Jul 6: The Enquirer: 'We've never dealt with this before': 4 shot dead at Florence party; suspect also dead
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