Rockets to wear patches honouring Santa Fe victims in Game 5
The Houston Rockets will don a patch on their jerseys to memorialize the 10 people killed by a gunman at nearby Santa Fe High School last week for Thursday night's Game 5 against the Golden State Warriors. The patches will be emblazoned with the words "Santa Fe HS."
10 people were killed by a gunman at the high school last week
The Houston Rockets will don a patch on their jerseys to memorialize the 10 people killed by a gunman at nearby Santa Fe High School last week for Thursday night's Game 5 against the Golden State Warriors.
The patches will be emblazoned with the words "Santa Fe HS."
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Eight students and two teachers were killed, and 10 others were wounded, during the attack.
The alleged shooter, 17-year-old Dimitrios Pagourtzis, is in custody and has been charged with capital murder.
The team also plans to honor first responders during the game and the school's high school choir will perform the national anthem. A video tribute will also be played before the game. Team owner Tilman Fertitta invited school staff and the senior class to attend the game as well.
Proceeds from a charity raffle will be given to the Santa Fe Strong Memorial Fund.
It was announced on Saturday that Houston Texans star defensive end J.J. Watt will pay for the funerals of the 10 people killed.