Colo. shooting victim has Maryland ties

AURORA, Colo. - New information out about one of the survivors of Friday’s mass shooting in Colorado links her to Maryland.  Petra Anderson planned to start graduate school at the University of Maryland this fall.

Her Facebook page already lists Washington, D.C. as the place where she lives.

Brianne Nemiroff, who went to school with Anderson at University of the Pacific says “she’s a hard core composer, that’s what she loves to do.”

Maria Pallavicini, Provost of University of the Pacific says “The campus community knew her well.  She was a scholarship recipient and we’re truly saddened by what has happened to her.

Andersonwas shot four times, including in the face.  But she is improving.

Her mother is battling cancer.  There is a website, indiegogo.com, is raising money for both women.

It’s unclear if Anderson will be able to start at the University of Maryland this fall as planned.