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Prayer service and vigil held for Kalamazoo shootings victims

Posted at 12:04 AM, Feb 23, 2016
and last updated 2016-02-23 00:04:12-05

KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Hundreds of people gathered Monday night at the First Congregational Church in downtown Kalamazoo to show their support for the victims of Saturday's deadly shootings.

There was also a candlelight vigil at Bronson Park, where people hoped, prayed, and discussed the need to end violence in the community.

Several memorial funds have been set up to help the families of those killed and injured pay for funeral and medical expenses. A comprehensive list can be found here.