At least one Tennessee family has a loved one among the victims-- a teacher, whom all are calling a hero. She has close family in Cleveland.

CLEVELAND, TN - At least one Tennessee family has a loved one among the victims-- a teacher, whom all are calling a hero. She has close family in Cleveland.

It's the family of 27-year-old Victoria Soto, who died bravely trying to save her student's lives. Her uncle works at Life Care of Cleveland. His friends and co-workers say the shocking news has broken all of their hearts.

"He was waiting to hear word because he knew that was his niece's school," co-worker Tina Eakin said.

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