Local organizations host vigils following Santa Fe High School shooting

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Saturday, May 19, 2018
Vigil for Santa Fe HS shooting victims
Vigil for Santa Fe HS shooting victims

Local organizations are hosting vigils following the tragic shooting at a Santa Fe High school that killed 10 people and injured 10 others.

On Friday morning, 17-year-old Dimitrios Pagourtzis opened fire at the campus, killing mostly students, authorities said.

The shooting comes 4 months after the tragic mass school shooting in Parkland, Florida.

The following vigils will be held in honor of the victims:

  • Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA- Prayer Service Following Santa Fe High School TragedyMasjid Baitus Samee, 1333 Spears Rd. Houston, TX 77067Sat., May 19, 2018Time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Montgomery County- Students Demand Action Vigil for Santa Fe HSSat., May 19, 20185 p.m.
  • Candlelight Vigil for Santa Fe hosted by Moms of Galveston County Community EventsWalter Hall Park, 807 Highway 3 N, League City, Texas 77573Sun., May 20, 20187-9 p.m.