An 18-year-old Barnard College freshman who was killed in a park near campus fought her teenage attackers in what police called a 'robbery gone wrong,' authorities say.
Majors, who grew up in Virginia, enjoyed music, played bass guitar and was considering a careerLoved ones said they have been overwhelmed by the support they have received from the school, other New Yorkers and even people who never met the freshman.
"We are devastated by the senseless loss of our beautiful and talented Tess," Majors' family said in a statement Friday."We are thankful for the incredible outpouring of love and support we have received from across the country."
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