More Than $50K Raised For Montco Single Mother Killed In Drive Thru

CHELTENHAM, PA — The community coming together in a big way for the family of beloved slain Montgomery County teacher and single mother Rachel King, and her 11-year-old son that witnessed her murder.

More than $50,000 has been raised in just over a day through the GoFundMe named the "Rachel King Memorial Fund." A total of 760 people had donated as of Thursday afternoon.

"Together, we will help keep Rachel's memory alive and honor the impact that she had on the lives of those around her," Rachel's brother, Allen King, wrote in the fundraiser.

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Dozens of commenters, ranging from friends of Allen, Rachel, and the King family, to students of Rachel, to well-wishers in the community, universally commented on the selflessness and kindness the Kings had shown them through the years.

"She’s been my teacher for the past 2 years," one former student wrote. "And within these 2 years, she has been the best teacher you could ever ask for. She was so joyful and sweet every day… it breaks my heart that I will never see her again but I’ll be strong for her."

"Thank you for believing in our children and giving them something to look up to," a parent of one of Rachel's students wrote. "I pray your that your son is forever guided by the impact that your spirit had on this world."

"Such a beautiful soul," another added.

Just 35, King taught history to 7th and 8th graders at Grover Cleveland School in Philadelphia, part of the Mastery Charter School District, for more than 10 years.

She was shot and killed by an unknown gunman for unknown reasons while sitting in the Dunkin Donuts drive-thru, at Cheltenham's Melrose Shopping Center, on Tuesday morning. Her 11-year-old son Jalen was in the back seat and witnessed the tragedy.

Police are still searching for a man driving a light-colored sedan, possibly a Ford or Mercury. If you have any information, call the Cheltenham Township Police Department at 215-885-1600 (extension 400) or Montgomery County Detectives at 610-226-5553.

For more details on the case, see previous coverage here.