Hundreds of people were expected to gather for the fifth annual VigilAgainst Violence. The event began in 1992. Last year, about 500 peopleshowed up to participate. Among Sunday's participants was Rosa Walker whosays she lost a cousin to murder just a few days ago, and a friendseveral years ago.
Walker says the group does have a plan, not just a protest.
The even kicked off at 6:30 p.m. and was expected to last about ahalf-hour. Planned events included a candlelight vigil and a prayer forpeace.
Editor's Note:
Durham has seen a 26 percent rise in violent crime this year, and thecity is fighting back. City Manager P. Lamont Ewell is offering overtimepay for officers willing to work an extra beat until vacancies on theforce are filled. The city is also looking for a new police chief.Saturday, it invited public input on the five finalists for the job.
Photographer:GilHollingsworth
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