One year since Seattle high school student murdered

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It has been one year since a 17-year-old student was murdered at Garfield High School.

Amarr Murphy-Paine was shot several times after he tried to break up a fight.

A year later, his father, students and the community are demanding change.

SEATTLE, Wash. - Friday marks one year since 17-year-old Amarr Murphy-Paine was murdered in the parking lot of Garfield High School. His killer is still on the loose.

FOX 13 Seattle spoke to Arron Murphy-Paine, Amarr’s father, about the emotions he is feeling a year later.

"My heart is big. My heart is bigger than it was previously with the situation, the loss of Amarr. Amarr had a big heart. All that I’m doing right now is embodying his spirit and carrying it with me to the best of my abilities. Right now, I feel good," he said.

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