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Fundraising account set up for victims of Louisiana theater shooting
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They are being called heroes for jumping into action during Thursday's deadly shooting, now two teachers group is helping out two educators who were victims of the attack.
According to KATC, a fundraising account has been set up for Jena Meaux and Ali Martin.
Louisiana gov. Bobby Jindal said the two were heroes after one jumped in front of the other to save her life. The second was able to pull a fire alarm.
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One of the unnamed victims of the shooting died at the scene. A second unnamed victim died at an area hospital. Nine other theater patrons were wounded when the 59-year-old gunman opened fire. He has been identified by police as John Houser.
The fundraising account has been set up through gofundme.com. Organizers hope to raise $10,000. In seven hours from creation, the site has raised nearly $2,000.
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