UNC shooting victim Riley Howell honored with 'Star Wars' character:
Howell was killed on April 30 when a gunman opened fire inside one of the school's buildings. He helped take the gunman off his feet and, in doing so, saved lives, police said at the time.
Howell's legacy will carry on with the character, Ri-Lee Howell, who is a Jedi master and historian, according to"The Rise of Skywalker" visual dictionary, which was released on Dec. 20, the same day the latest film in the franchise came out.Riley Howell is pictured in this undated family photo.
"Riley is the biggest fan of Star Wars that I've ever known, ever since he was little!!!!!" Westmoreland posted on the video-sharing TikTok app. "Thank you for giving my love this best Christmas gift this year and making him part of the Star Wars universe forever," the post continued.
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