The two people killed during a theater shooting in the Louisiana city of Lafayette were identified by police Friday.
Mayci Breaux, 21, was found dead at the scene while 33-year-old Jillian Johnson passed away after being taken to the hospital.
Of the nine people injured, police said two had been released from the hospital and the rest were still being cared for. One of those shot was in critical condition, according to officials.
Teacher Allister Viator Martin was among those taken to hospital, her uncle Durwood Viator confirmed to NBC News. “We don’t know what happened,” he said. “All we know…
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