Following Yesterday's Tragedy Students Gathered for a Candlelight Vigil On Campus

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Photo credit WBT Reporter Brett Jensen

At 6 pm Students gathered on campus at Halton Arena for a moment of silence, prayer and words from fellow students and the Chancellor. 

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After the speach and music students then made their way onto the quad in to pay respects to Ellis Parlier and Riley Howell who were killed and the four students who are still recovering from their injuries Drew Pescaro, Sean DeHart, Rami Alramadhan and Emily Houpt. 

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 Students left flowers and lit candles at Kennedy Hall in a gathering following the events. 

 

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Ahead of the candlelight vigil to be held on UNCC's Campus tonight in honor of the victims of Tuesday nights shooting students were seen praying in front of the Kennedy building to show their support. 

The candlelight vigil is expected to be held in the campus quad at 6 pm tonight. 

For any students who may need help the Center for Counseling and Psychological Services will be open and students in need of immediate assistance should call 704-687-0311 to be connected to a counselor.