Falcons Honor Shooting Victims With High School T-Shirt Tribute

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris, center, stands with his team while wearing an Apalachee High School T-shirt after a recent school shooting there before an NFL football game against the Pitts

Atlanta Falcons quarterback and head coach showed their support for the victims of a recent fatal shooting by wearing Apalachee High School T-shirts during warmups before their season opener on Sunday. The shooting, which occurred in Winder, a city in Atlanta's suburbs, resulted in the tragic loss of four lives and left nine others injured. A 14-year-old student has been charged in connection with the incident, which claimed the lives of two students and two teachers.

Apalachee High School, located approximately 20 miles from the Falcons' practice facility in Flowery Branch, was the site of the heartbreaking tragedy. The quarterback, Kirk Cousins, expressed his condolences shortly after the shooting, emphasizing the need to support the affected families, school, and community during such a challenging time. Cousins mentioned the impact of the incident, stating, 'That was pretty sobering. Praying for the families that are affected, the school, the community. It's a tough deal. I'm going to go home tonight and hug and kiss my kids.'

Prior to the game, a moment of silence was observed to honor the victims of the shooting. The Pittsburgh Steelers emerged victorious in the season opener, defeating the Atlanta Falcons with a score of 18-10.

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