News from Topeka, KS

All told, about 30 people gathered to remember people who we have recently lost to gun violence. At a National Parks site, we honored the life of recent murdered U.S. Park Ranger Margaret Anderson who was killed in the line of duty on New Year’s Eve at Mount Rainier National Park. The group also higlighted recent assaults and killings in the Topeka area, including the death of local business owner Corey Brown who was murdered just a few days before the vigil. Vigil participants shared thoughts, sang songs, and lit candles to recognize victims of the violence that has assaulted the communty. At the end, local civic activist Sonny Scroggins tied a black ribbon around a tree and prayed that this will mark an end to violence in this community.