• Anne Marie Hochhalter, a survivor of the 1999 Columbine High School shooting, has been classified as a homicide by a coroner's report.
• Her February 2025 death raises the total victims of the incident to 14, including 13 victims from the shooting itself.
• The coroner's report links her passing to complications from injuries sustained during the massacre, significantly contributing to her death.

The 1999 Columbine High School shooting has claimed another life, with the death of Anne Marie Hochhalter now classified as homicide, according to a report from the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. Hochhalter, who was paralyzed as a result of the mass shooting, passed away on February 16, 2025, at the age of 43. The coroner's report states that she died from sepsis, complicated by her long-term paralysis stemming from the two gunshot wounds inflicted during the tragic incident on April 20, 1999. This new ruling raises the total number of victims attributed to the mass shooting to 14, including 12 students and one teacher who were killed that day by two shooters, who subsequently took their own lives CBS News.

The autopsy report highlighted that the injuries Hochhalter sustained were significant contributing factors to her death, noting that "the manner of death is best classified as homicide." She endured a challenging life post-shooting, advocating for fellow victims of mass violence and disability rights throughout the years The Hill.

During the massacre, Hochhalter was just 17 years old. Her long journey with her injuries included significant pain and frustration, but she remained dedicated to helping others, emphasizing a spirit of resilience in supporting victims of violence. Her passing has prompted a renewed focus on the ongoing impacts of gun violence in America HuffPost and The New York Times.

While Hochhalter's story ended tragically, her legacy continues as a symbol of strength and commitment to advocacy for survivors.