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| Candlelight Vigil held at the University of Arizona tonight. |
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January 8, 2011
9 p.m. (PST)
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| Rep. Giffords. Alert tonight. |
We now know the names of those of were killed on Saturday in that horrific massacre involving US Representative Gabrielle Giffords during a community meeting at a shopping center parking lot.
According to information just released by the Pima County Sheriff's Department, the attack took place at approximately 10:00 a.m.
When deputies responded to the Safeway parking lot, located at the southeast corner of Oracle and Ina Road. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was holding a town hall meeting at the location when a 22 year old male, identified as Jared Loughner opened fire with a handgun.
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| Tonight's Candlelight Vigil |
At least 18 individuals were injured, including the Congresswoman. She has been listed in critical condition and is alert tonight after going through a major surgery. One bullet went through her entire brain. She is lucky to be alive.
The Sheriff confirmed 5 were pronounced deceased at the scene and a 9 year old was later pronounced at the hospital.
Image via WikipediaThe deceased have been identified as:
- Federal Court Judge John Roll, age 63
- Dorothy Murray, age 76
- Dorwin Stoddard, age 76
- Christina Greene age 9
- Phyllis Schneck age 79
- Gabriel Zimmerman age 30
Image via WikipediaSeveral emotional "Candlelight Vigils" were held throughout Arizona tonight, including one at the University of Arizona. More details later.
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