Sandy Hook shooting victims remembered: 20 children and 6 staff killed in the 2012 tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut. Full list and details.
The Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting remains one of the most heartbreaking tragedies in U.S. history. On December 14, 2012, 26 innocent lives were lost at an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut — 20 young children and 6 dedicated educators. Their names and stories continue to be remembered, as families and communities honor the lives taken far too soon.
The Victims of Sandy Hook
The tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School claimed the lives of 26 people, most of them children between the ages of 6 and 7.
Each victim was more than a statistic — they were sons, daughters, teachers, and heroes who left a lasting impact on their families and community.
Their memory continues to shape conversations about school safety and compassion.
What We Know About the Victims
- 26 victims in total
- 20 children aged 6–7
- 6 adult staff members
- Incident occurred on December 14, 2012
- Location: Newtown, Connecticut
- One of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history
Their lives are honored every year as the community continues to heal.
Full List of Victims
Children
- Charlotte Bacon
- Daniel Barden
- Olivia Engel
- Josephine Gay
- Ana Grace Marquez-Greene
- Dylan Hockley
- Madeleine Hsu
- Catherine Hubbard
- Chase Kowalski
- Jesse Lewis
- James Mattioli
- Grace McDonnell
- Emilie Parker
- Jack Pinto
- Noah Pozner
- Caroline Previdi
- Jessica Rekos
- Avielle Richman
- Benjamin Wheeler
- Allison Wyatt
Adult Staff Members
- Dawn Hochsprung (Principal)
- Mary Sherlach (School Psychologist)
- Victoria Soto (Teacher)
- Lauren Rousseau (Teacher)
- Anne Marie Murphy (Teacher’s aide)
- Rachel D’Avino (Behavioral therapist)
These names are remembered not just for how they died, but for how they lived.