BEND, OR -- The Bend community gathered at Drake Park Monday evening to honor the lives lost in Sunday night's shooting at the eastside Safeway. Speakers included City Councilor Melanie Kebler and two local pastors.
A choir from the Unitarian church sang; at times, the crowd quietly joined in. Several attendees were visibly shaken during the event. But most applauded thanks to first responders for their quick action, and calls that shootings like this are not "normal" or "status quo."
It lasted less than 45 minutes but the quiet crowd visited and hugged afterwards. A handful of people laid flowers on the stage.
More from the vigil:
