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Today, June 9, is the birthday of Kirsten Elizabeth Hinckley. She would be 32 but died at 15 in the 2007 Salt Lake City attack. A sophomore in high school, Kirsten was passionate, trustworthy, talented, had a zest for life, and above all, was loving. 
Kirsten could be shy, but could also make others laugh, and could always brighten a situation with her positivity. She believed in “chocolate therapy” as a cure for any situation.
Kirsten planned to attend Bartlett College in England, and would have accomplished her goals in life. She was tenderhearted and kind, but set high standards for herself and was driven to succeed. She was taken from her parents and 3 older siblings.
Her sister, who fondly recalled their 2-person 💃 parties & bonding over Harry Potter, was her confidant & Kirsten was her typical little-sister shadow. Kirsten’s sister continues to advocate for reasonable gun reforms & volunteer w/Utah Mom’s Demand, hoping for a safer future.
The shooter killed 5 people & injured 4 others in the Trolley Square attack where Kirsten & her mom were shopping for Valentine’s Day. Her mom survived the attack w/significant & lasting injuries.
The killer was an 18-year-old who purchased guns w/o his parents’ knowledge & w/o passing a background check ✔️. He died at the scene after being shot by 👮♂️. No motive was identified. #reasonablegunreforms #universalbackgroundchecks
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