Jaylen Fryberg Ex-Girlfriend Shilene George Says Washington Shooter is ‘Soulmate’

Jaylen Fryberg Ex-Girlfriend Shilene George Says Washington Shooter is ‘Soulmate’
Plastic cups sit at memorial Monday, Oct. 27, 2014 at Marysville Pilchuck High School in Marysville, Wash. The cups cover candles and bear the names of Zoe R. Galasso, right, and Gia Soriano, left, both 14, who were killed when Jaylen R. Fryberg, 15, named on the center candle, opened fire Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in the school cafeteria before taking his own life. The school will be closed all week. AP Photo/Ted S. Warren
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The ex-girlfriend of Jaylen Fryberg, the teenager who shot and killed several students at Marsyville-Pilchuck High School near Seattle, has posted a message after the incident.

Shilene George posted photos on Facebook this week, and she said, “I love you with all I have, Jaylen Ray. You have my heart and you will forever be my soulmate. Rest easy, baby boy.”

A spokesperson for George’s family told KING-5 in Seattle: “This is heartbreaking. We are focusing our prayers, thoughts, and well wishes on the families that’ve been directly impacted by this tragedy.”

The shooting left Gia Soriano, 14, and Zoe Galasso, 14, dead. Fryberg, who killed himself afterward, apparently lured the two girls to lunch via text message, reported Fox.

Student Jaylen Fryberg is seen during a homecoming celebration at Marysville-Pilchuck High School in Marysville, Wash., on Friday, Oct. 17, 2014, in this still frame made from video. Fryberg has been identified as the gunman who walked into his Seattle-area high school cafeteria on Friday and opened fire without shouting or arguing, killing one person and shooting several others in the head before turning the gun on himself, officials and witnesses said. (AP Photo/Jim McGauhey)
Student Jaylen Fryberg is seen during a homecoming celebration at Marysville-Pilchuck High School in Marysville, Wash., on Friday, Oct. 17, 2014, in this still frame made from video. Fryberg has been identified as the gunman who walked into his Seattle-area high school cafeteria on Friday and opened fire without shouting or arguing, killing one person and shooting several others in the head before turning the gun on himself, officials and witnesses said. AP Photo/Jim McGauhey

Meanwhile, a survivor of the shooting tweeted forgiveness to Fryberg’s account.

Nate Hatch, 14, tweeted: “I love you and I forgive you jaylen ... rest in peace.”

Hatch, who has been in the hospital after he was shot, also noted he’s in the “worst pain” he’s ever experienced.

It was also revealed that Marysville-Pilchuck High School teacher Megan Silberberger ran at Fryberg when he opened fire but was not able to make physical contact with him.

“I reacted exactly like all my colleagues would in this type of event,” she said in a statement. “I am a schoolteacher, and like all teachers, I am committed to the safety and well-being of my students. My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this incident.”

Harborview Medical Center in Seattle said Hatch is having planned surgery to repair his jaw. He’s listed in satisfactory condition.

Two other victims remain in critical condition: 15-year-old Andrew Fryberg is in intensive care at Harborview; 14-year-old Shaylee Chuckulnaskit remains in critical condition at Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett.

Also, a memorial service for Fryberg was held Thursday on the Tulalip Indian reservation.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Jack Phillips
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