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Mother of slain Roxborough football player sues Philly school district, saying it ‘ignored the threat of gun violence’

Meredith Elizalde's lawsuit against the School District of Philadelphia contends that they "ignored the threat of gun violence" before her son Nick was shot and killed.

Meredith Elizalde speaks about losing her son during a gun violence hearing in March 2023 at the Pennsylvania State Capitol.
Meredith Elizalde speaks about losing her son during a gun violence hearing in March 2023 at the Pennsylvania State Capitol.Read moreJose F. Moreno / Staff Photographer