America Idol Winner Says Nursing Administrator Killed UAB Highlands Shooting Was Cousin

American Idol winner Trent Harmon has revealed that his cousin, Nancy Swift, was one of those shot and killed in an active shooter situation at UAB Highlands hospital in Birmingham Alabama.”

According to Harmon, Nancy was a Nursing Administrator and was targeted, shot, and killed by an active shooter while on shift at the busy Alabama hospital.

“We had the day off today. I was waking up to fix coffee and make my way through the bus quietly without waking anyone. I had no idea that I would get a phone call only a little while later to find out that, earlier this morning, my cousin [Nancy] was shot and killed,” Harmon wrote.

“I remember her only a few months ago coming to a show, happy and cheerful, telling me how very proud she was of all of my accomplishments, giving me a big hug and then making her way out of the venue. It never occurred to me that would be the last time I would see her in person. Reality checks have terrible timing, and this one couldn’t be worse. Only 48 hours before her death, she posted on Facebook in support of my recent run of shows with Rascal Flatts. I’m sure she would’ve bought a ticket and been in the audience of at least one of the shows.”  source

Harmon concluded his post by giving his fans a heartfelt reminder.

“Tell those around you that you love them,” he wrote. “Hang onto them tonight and support their dreams. Nancy supported my dreams, and I will always be grateful for her cheerful demeanor and kind words.”

A GoFundMe has been set up for Swift here.