Newark Community Gathers for Vigil to Remember Shooting Victims

Community Mourns Messiah Rogers

• 🕯️ A vigil was held in Newark to remember 19-year-old Messiah Rogers, who was fatally shot earlier this month.
• 💔 Family and friends gathered, holding photos of Rogers and praying for the family's protection.
• 🗣️ Attendees chanted "STOP THE VIOLENCE" and "STOP THE KILLING" in a plea for an end to the bloodshed.

Mass Shooting Details and Victims

• 🎯 The shooting occurred on November 15th on Chancellor Avenue, with two shooters opening fire.
• 🕊️ Messiah Rogers is the third victim to die from the incident.
• 💔 10-year-old Jordan Garcia was killed, and his 11-year-old brother is still recovering.
• 💔 21-year-old Ka May Scott was also killed, leaving behind a three-year-old son.
• 🏥 A 60-year-old man is also recovering from injuries sustained in the shooting.

Community Response and Activism

• 💰 Prosecutors have offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible.
• 😔 Former coaches and teachers expressed grief, remembering Rogers as a person with a good spirit and heart.
• ⚠️ Bashier Ainellle, a former teacher and anti-violence activist, shared his pain, having lost over 50 former students to gun violence in 25 years.
• 💬 Ainellle emphasized that while statistics may show a decrease in homicides, the personal loss of a loved one makes data irrelevant.
• 🙏 He urged the community to do what is right for the victims, believing it will bring out the best in everyone.

Ongoing Investigation

• 🔍 Authorities have not provided a public update on the investigation in a week, and no arrests have been made.