Close to 200 people took part in a vigil for the Langley shooting victims on Wednesday night (Aug. 3) in Langley City.

Organized by Langley City and Township at Innes Corners Plaza, the event heard people express grief, shock and outrage at the shooting spree that targeted homeless people, killing two and sending two others to hospital before police killed the suspected gunman.

Langley City mayor Val van den Broek and acting Langley Township mayor Petrina Arnason both talked about the need to take concrete action on homelessness.

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Langley City resident Heather Hogarth was looking for her homeless son when she drove by Innes Corners Plaza, saw the vigil, and decided to speak out.

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After she spoke, Hogarth told the Langley Advance Times that her son, who is partially paralyzed from his gunshot injuries, was nearby when one of the shootings occurred.

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Langley Vineyard Church pastor Leith White talked about losing his brother two years ago.

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Kim Snow, founder of the Kimz Angels charity that assists the needy and homeless in Langley, called for action.

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Both Langley MPs spoke. Langley 乌鸦传媒� Aldergrove Conservative Tako van Popta called the targeting of homeless people 乌鸦传媒渃ompletely unacceptable,乌鸦传媒� and thanked police and first responders for protecting the community. Cloverdale 乌鸦传媒� Langley City Liberal MP John Aldag said Langley 乌鸦传媒榟ad an evil inflicted乌鸦传媒� on it, adding 乌鸦传媒渨e need more, and we need more now.乌鸦传媒�

More photos from the Wednesday vigil may be viewed online at the .

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