María Victoria Reyes era una inspectora de un colegio en Calama, Chile, que perdió la vida tras un ataque escolar ocurrido en la institución. Su trágica muerte ha conmocionado a la comunidad educativa y a la sociedad en general. Reyes era conocida por su dedicación y compromiso con los estudiantes, y su pérdida ha dejado un vacío en el corazón de quienes la conocieron. La situación ha generado un llamado a la reflexión sobre la seguridad en las escuelas y la necesidad de implementar medidas para prevenir la violencia en el entorno educativo.

A terrifying Friday unfolded at the Obispo Silva Lezaeta Institute after an 18-year-old student, identified as Hernán Meneses Leal, carried out an armed attack that left one dead and four injured. The assailant reportedly took advantage of the 10:30 AM break to execute a plan that, according to the Prosecutor's Office, involved the use of various knives hidden in his clothing. The fatal victim was María Victoria Reyes, 59, a beloved inspector with decades of service at the school.

According to prosecutor Juan Castro, the attacker "assaulted an inspector and subsequently a staff member who tried to assist the victim," causing Reyes' immediate death at the scene, while the other staff member had to be urgently transported in serious condition. Meneses' attack did not stop with the teaching staff, as he also injured three 15-year-old students (sophomores), who fortunately were taken to medical facilities. Amid the chaos, testimonies from parents emerged highlighting the bravery of the deceased inspector, who in her final moments "tried to protect some children, embraced some" to prevent them from being harmed by the weapon.

María Victoria Reyes was months away from celebrating 30 years of marriage and was known for her deep concern for student welfare. The community of Calama has organized a candlelight vigil inside the institute to pay tribute to a woman who dedicated her life to education.