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On Thursday, five people were killed and two were injured after a gunman opened fire at the Capital Gazette newsroom in Annapolis, MD. Authorities called the shooting a "targeted" attack on the newspaper. The suspect was apprehended and charged with five counts of first-degree murder.
Despite the horror lived by reporters and editors at the outlet, they still covered the shooting extensively and published an edition on Friday.
The victims were identified by the police as staff members Gerald Fischman, Rebecca Smith, Rob Hiaasen, John McNamara, and Wendi Winters. A fundraiser to help the victims' families and other staffers at the outlet has raised over $115,000 (£85,000) at the time of publication.
Ahead, a look at the lives of The Capital colleagues we lost.
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Gerald Fischman, 61, was an editorial writer at The Capital. His colleagues said that his reserved personality went hand-in-hand with a brilliant and witty mind. He joined the news organisation in 1992, with coworkers saying his work was the conscience of the Capital.
"He had ability that, I thought, deserved a higher calling than The Capital," Tom Marquardt, a longtime editor and publisher at the outlet, told The Baltimore Sun.
Fischman's insightful editorials led him to win several regional journalism awards. Recently the Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia Press Association recognised his work with two awards for his editorials.
Read some of Fischman's work here.
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Rebecca Smith, 34, was a sales assistant at The Capital. She joined the team last year, having previously worked for a healthcare organisation.
“She was a very thoughtful person,” Capital Gazette advertising director Marty Padden told The Baltimore Sun. “She was kind and considerate, and willing to help when needed. She seemed to really enjoy to be working in the media business.”
Smith leaves behind her fiancé and his daughter. In her Facebook profile, she talked openly about her battle with endometriosis and described herself "Dog Mom. Softball Fiance. Bonus Mom to the best kid ever."
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Rob Hiaasen, 59, was an editor at The Capital. He was known for being passionate both about the reporting and writing process of journalism. Hiaasen was also a mentor for many young journalists, who mourned his loss. He joined The Baltimore Sun in 1993 and the Capital in 2010.
“He was a tall man, 6-foot-5, but he was a giant not just in stature but in character,” Maria, his wife of 33 years, told the Sun. “He was just the best husband.”
She added: "He loves words, he loves humour. He loved journalism, he loved helping those young writers at the Gazette."
Hiassen leaves also behind his children Ben, 29; Samantha, 27; and Hannah, 26.
Read some of his work here.
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John McNamara, 56, was a reporter and editor for The Capital. He was known for his love for and extensive knowledge of sports in the region.
“At a small paper like that, you have to be versatile,” former Capital Gazette sports editor Gerry Jackson, who first hired McNamara, told The Baltimore Sun. “He could write. He could edit. He could design pages. He was just a jack of all trades and a fantastic person.”
His colleagues also said McNamara was keen on mentoring young reporters. He leaves behind his wife Andrea Chamblee, whom he met while both attended the University of Maryland.
Read some of McNamara's work here.
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Wendi Winters, 65, was a reporter and editor for The Capital. Her colleagues remember her as a storyteller who was able to deeply connect with the community, who trusted her.
“My mother was a wonderful woman and a fantastic reporter,” her daughter Winters Geimer told The Baltimore Sun. “Her life was a gift to everyone who knew her and the world will not be the same without her. We are grieving and trying to make sure all of us can be together to celebrate the life of our mother.”
She joined the outlet full-time in 2013, after more than 10 years as a stringer. Before being a reporter, she build a career working in fashion and public relations in New York City.
Read some of her work here.
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