Who was Amy Moore? Grove Elementary 2nd Grade Teacher Killed by Husband in Normal, Il Murder-Suicide

Amy Moore, a 2nd grade teacher with Grove Elementary School in Normal has been identified as the victim of a murder-suicide that gripped the community.

Amy E Moore, 48, was shot and killed by her estranged husband, Matthew S Moore, 46, of Bloomington, who then took his own life.

The McLean County Coroner’s Office identified the duo after two bodies were found dead in a residence on Red Jasper Street in Normal on Wednesday.

According to the Normal Police Department, Matthew illegally entered the residence on Red Jasper Street.

It is believed Matthew confronted Amy before allegedly shooting her multiple times.

He then took his own life with a self-inflicted wound, police said.

Amy Moore was a 2nd grade teacher at Grove Elementary.

She held an elementary education degree from the University of Illinois, a master’s degree as a reader’s specialist, and has taught for two decades.

Grove Elementary School Principal Sarah Edwards described Amy Moore as an “outstanding mother, daughter, educator, and friend.”

”A graduate of Unit 5 Schools, Amy was a gifted educator who impacted the lives of thousands of students,” the principal said.

“She was a beloved second-grade teacher at Grove Elementary for almost 20 years, and lived her life to serve others, especially her three children. There are no words to define the grief that we feel at this time.

“During this time of grieving it is important to lean on each other and our Grove family. I know that many students and families will be grieving this tragic loss and we are working to provide them necessary support,” Edwards said.

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