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Daughters Surprise Mom at Work, 1 Year Later She’s Murdered in Same Office

Daughters Surprise Mom at Work, 1 Year Later She’s Murdered in Same Office

Summary

Two daughters surprised their mom, Wendi Winters, at her workplace, the Capital Gazette in Annapolis, Maryland. Sadly, a year later, Wendi was killed in a targeted attack at the same office. She was among five people killed, and she attempted to stop the attacker to protect her coworkers.

Key Facts

  • Wendi Winters worked as a community correspondent for the Capital Gazette in Annapolis, Maryland.
  • Her daughters visited and surprised her at her workplace about a year before the tragedy.
  • On June 28, 2018, a gunman killed five people, including Wendi, at the Capital Gazette newsroom.
  • Wendi tried to stop the shooter by confronting him with trash and recycling cans.
  • After the attack, Wendi's daughter posted a video on TikTok showing their previous visit, which gained 2.5 million views.
  • Wendi is remembered by her family as a journalist and a hero for her actions during the attack.
  • The family organized blood drives in her honor to continue her commitment to service.
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