Claire Esther Davis Victim of Colorado school shooting clinging to life

My thoughts and prayers are with Claire!  Fight girl fight!

USA Today reports a stunned community was preparing for a prayer vigil Sunday in support of Claire Davis, 17, who was clinging to life after being shot in the head Friday by a fellow student at Arapahoe High School.


The horse lover, babysitter and "great student" remained in critical condition Sunday at Littleton Adventist Hospital. Her school cancelled Monday classes.

August Clary, a classmate and friend, said equestrian is a big part of Claire's life. She has a horse named Graphite she spends long hours training, August said.

"A very sweet girl. She's really smart, really bright," said August, who has known Claire since freshman year. He had government class with her Friday morning. "She wouldn't hurt a fly. She's just a really great girl, and we hope she's gonna be okay."

Hundreds of students, parents and community members filled a local park Saturday night for a candlelight ceremony, expressing shock and pain at the tragedy that unfolded at the Centennial school.

"It didn't feel real until you see everybody (at the vigil)," said Summer Skrzypek. "She was a good friend and was always there if you needed her."
Students sang the school fight song while reminding each other that "Warriors" stick together. They shouted out words of encouragement, held a moment of silence and prayed.

Claire's neighbors were trying to process news of the shooting. Walter Bushnell told The Denver Post that Claire's grandmother had told him Claire was the victim.

"I just thought, 'Oh, my God, it's her' — it's just tragic," Bushnell said. "I'm just in shock."

Matt DeNero, who lives across the street from the Davis home, told the Postshe was outgoing, a good athlete and great student.
"We've watched her grow up since she was 2," DeNero said.

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