Trey Louis survived a Santa Fe, Texas, high school shooting in 2018 when a gunman killed 8 students and 2 teachers. On Sunday, his audition for 'American Idol' aired, a heartfelt performance that moved the judges to tears.
Richie let out a sigh and appeared to wipe away tears. Perry broke down, sobbing into her hands.
Louis was in class working on an art project that morning when he heard a loud bang come from the room next door, he said in anpost at the time. He rushed to hide in a closet in the back of the room. A classmate he identified as"Christian" offered to hold the closet door shut, allowing Louis to escape from the school.
Two of his teachers, and two of his classmates, including Christian, did not make it out alive, according to Louis."We have tolerated this for so long, for too long, it’s become a norm," Richie said.
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