Erin Clark was at work on Wednesday morning when she received a series of distressing text messages from her son, who was attending class at Apalachee High School. The messages indicated a school shooting was taking place, causing immediate concern and fear.
Clark quickly responded to her son's messages, expressing her love and reassurance before leaving work to rush to the high school. Upon arrival, she, along with other parents, faced restrictions on driving to the school and had to park on a different street and walk to the scene.