Photos: Chesapeake community members mourn at candlelight vigil

WHRO | By Laura Philion

Published November 29, 2022 at 4:24 PM EST

A crowd in city park holds candles for victims of last week's shooting. — Hundreds gathered in City Park to mourn victims. Photo by Laura Philion.

Crowds gathered under a slivered moon Monday night to mourn the six victims of last week’s mass shooting at a Chesapeake Walmart. Local leaders, as well as Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin, spoke to the community about Tuesday night’s violence.

vigil 55 — Rabbi David Weiss of Kingdom Impact Messianic Congregation told attendees, “I just encourage you to be patient. Don't let anyone tell you it's time to get over it. Take all the time you need to grieve and to heal – and know that your loved one, more than anything, wants your life to count for something.”