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Hundreds of supporters gathered at Graffiti Bridge for a candlelight vigil honoring Charlie Kirk, which included speeches and a protest that led to a mural being defaced and subsequently restored, highlighting both support and tension surrounding Kirk.
The Nashville community held a candlelight vigil for Riley Strain, a college student who tragically passed away, with attendees wearing green, Riley's favorite color, and offering support to the family. The vigil began with prayer and ended with a moment of silence, with many expressing gratitude for the outpouring of support from around the world. Despite the heartbreaking outcome, the community's unity has provided some closure for Strain's family during this difficult time.
Elyas Amyr Marshall-Rodriguez, a 9-year-old boy in remission from leukemia, tragically died after crawling under a school bus to retrieve a ball. Over a hundred people gathered for a candlelight vigil in his honor, remembering him as "the life of the party." The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the accident, and the school community is mourning the loss, with grief counselors available for support.
Family and friends gathered outside Trio restaurant in Henrietta to hold a candlelight vigil and balloon release in memory of Alyssa Taylor-Curry, a 28-year-old woman who was fatally shot inside the restaurant. Alyssa leaves behind two daughters, and her loved ones are calling for an end to the violence and urging the person responsible for the shooting to come forward. The investigation is ongoing, and there are currently no suspects in custody.
A candlelight vigil is planned for 6-year-old Palestinian boy, Wadea Alfayoume, who was stabbed to death in an apparent hate crime. Wadea and his mother were attacked by their landlord because they are Muslim. The vigil will also include prayers to end hate and is scheduled for Sunday evening in Oak Brook.
A candlelight vigil was held for the four Pepperdine University students who were tragically killed in a crash on the Pacific Coast Highway. The community mourned the loss of the seniors, with classes canceled and a prayer service held on campus. The mayor of Malibu plans to petition for increased patrols and speed cameras on the dangerous stretch of road where the accident occurred. The university also announced that the students would be eligible to receive posthumous degrees. The driver involved in the crash, Fraser Michael Bohm, faces charges of gross vehicular manslaughter.
A candlelight vigil was held at Hillsboro Aero Academy to remember the two lives lost in a small plane crash in Newberg, Oregon. The victims were identified as 20-year-old Barrett Bevacqua and 22-year-old Michele Cavallotti, both from Hillsboro. Bevacqua was a student pilot and Cavallotti was an instructor at the academy. A third occupant, 20-year-old Emily Hurd, survived but sustained critical injuries. The community gathered to grieve and support the families, while investigators continue to determine the cause of the accident.
Families of the victims of the Kanjuruhan Stadium disaster in Indonesia marked the one-year anniversary of the tragedy with a candlelit vigil at the stadium, demanding justice. The tragedy occurred when tear gas was fired into the stands and onto the pitch, resulting in the deaths of 135 people and injuring over 400. The use of tear gas is prohibited inside stadiums under FIFA rules. While some individuals have been sentenced for negligence, families and human rights groups feel that justice has not been fully served, as other police officers and match officials have not been prosecuted.
A 19-year-old student at Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas was killed when an alleged drunk driver ran a red light and crashed into her near campus. The victim, Honor Elizabeth Wallace, was in a car with another woman when the collision occurred. The driver, Lynlee Pollis, has been charged with intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault. SMU expressed condolences and will hold a candlelight vigil in honor of Wallace.
A candlelight vigil has been scheduled in Benton, Illinois, following a deadly crash that claimed the lives of three people and injured two others. The City of Benton is organizing the event to bring the community together, provide support, and encourage unity. The vigil will be held at Tabor Field at 8 p.m.
Law enforcement and community members from around Kansas City gathered to honor Officer Jonah Oswald, who was killed in the line of duty while responding to a car chase. The Parade of Blue took place in Overland Park, Fairway, and Prairie Village, with police and first responders from various departments participating. The parade route passed through several locations before ending at Harmon Park, where a candlelight vigil was held. One suspect was killed in the shooting, while another is in custody and facing charges. Oswald is survived by his wife and two young children.
The city of Fairway, Kansas, held a Parade of Blue and candlelight vigil to honor the service of Ofc. Jonah Oswald, who was shot and killed during a stolen vehicle chase. Dozens of agencies participated in the parade, while hundreds gathered to pay tribute and offer condolences to the Fairway Police Department. The community lit candles and listened to speeches and musical performances in remembrance of the fallen officer.
A candlelight vigil was held in Hampton, Georgia, to remember the four victims of a mass shooting in an Atlanta suburb. Scott Leavitt, Shirley Leavitt, Steve Blizzard, and Ronald Jeffers were shot and killed by 40-year-old Andre Longmore. The shooter was later killed in a shootout with police. The community expressed shock and disbelief at the violence in their peaceful neighborhood. Family members and friends remembered the victims as loving and kind individuals. Longmore had a history of mental health issues, but his family and officials were unable to force him to seek treatment. The incident brings the number of mass killings in the US to 31 this year.
Family, friends, and neighbors gathered for a candlelight vigil to remember Ajike Shantrell Owens, a 35-year-old mother of four who was fatally shot in Ocala on Friday night. Owens was shot once in the upper body and died at a local hospital. The investigation into her shooting is ongoing, and no one has been arrested. Neighbors say Owens was shot by a resident after going to her residence to find out what happened when the resident took a tablet belonging to one of Owens' children. Owens' children are staying with family members, and friends and family are calling for justice.
The grandfather of Kha’liya Bridgewater, a six-month-old girl found dead in a wooded area in Kansas City, is sharing memories of her life. Marty Lammers is raising money on GoFundMe to ensure that Kha’liya gets the best funeral possible. A candlelight vigil will be held for her on Friday night. The police are still investigating the cause of her death.