'I'm Shattered!' Florida Shooting Victim Alyssa Alhadeff's Father Breaks Down Over Tragedy

Alyssa was first reported missing when family members attempted to reach her following the shooting, but never heard back. Hopeful that she would be found alive, relatives began posting on social media pleading for anyone with information to reach out. "If anyone has a connection with an ER Doctor at any of the hospitals near the shooting- please have them look for our cousin," her cousin Melissa Dibble wrote. "Her name is Alyssa Alhadeff and we have family members at each hospital, but there’s been very little information given. Prayers needed. Jason and I are at N Broward General now."

When cops confirmed her death, Alyssa's mother, Lori Alhadeff, also took to Facebook to share some words on her daughter. “My daughter Alyssa was killed today by a horrific act of violence. I just sent her to school and she was shot and killed. Alyssa was a talented soccer player, so smart, and amazing personality, incredible creative writer, and all she has to offer the world was love. She believed in people for being so honest," she wrote. "A knife is stabbed in my heart. I wish I could've taken those bullets for you. I will always love you and your memory will live on forever. Please kiss your children, tell them you love them, stand by them no matter what they want to be. To Alyssa’s Friends, honor Alyssa by doing something fabulous in your life. Don’t ever give up and aspire for greatness. Live for Alyssa! Be her voice and breathe for her. Alyssa loved you all forever!”

A family friend, Mendy Gutnick, revealed the family would hold a funeral on Friday, February 16.