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Local events following Baton Rouge shooting

Local News
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Three officers were killed in the line of duty and three others injured Sunday morning in Baton Rouge.

The victims have been identified as Officer Montrell Jackson, 32, of Baton Rouge; Officer Matthew Gerald, 41, of Denham Springs; and Deputy Brad Garafola, 45.

The suspected shooter has been identified as Gavin Eugene Long, 29, of Kansas City.

Following the tragic shooting, community members have organized events to remember the fallen heroes. If you have an event you would like listed, please contact us at mwesp@nexstar.tv. You can also send a message to the WVLA Facebook page.

OneBatonRouge LSU Vigil

When: Wednesday at 2p

Where: LSU Clocktower

Other: Attendees asked to use #OneBatonRouge

Candlelight Vigil for Fallen Heroes

When: Tuesday at 7p-9p

Where: Christ’s Community Church of Denham Springs, 26574 Juban Road, Denham Springs

Support the Blue La Candle Light Vigil

When: Saturday at 7p-9p

Where: Baton Rouge Police Department, 9000 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge

The vigil will be held in the parking lot and will honor peace officer who put their lives on the line every day.

Motorcycle Rally

When: 6p

Where: All Star Lanes/ BRPD

There is a rally of motorcycles which will assemble at All Star lanes at 6 p.m. then proceed to the police headquarters at 6:30 to show our support for LEO. There will be a vigil and taps played for the fallen. 

Law Enforcement Prayer Vigil

When: 7pm

Where: Bethel A.M.E. Church, 1358 South Blvd., Baton Rouge, La.

Supporting Our Lady of the Lake

When: 5:30 p.m.

Where: State Capitol

Area organizations will walk run three miles for unity starting at the state capitol steps.

Citywide Prayer Service

When: 6 p.m.

Where: House of Prayer Baptist Church, 4143 Sherwood Street, Baton Rouge

Community Prayer Service

When: 6 p.m.

Where: Straight Life Baptist Church, 3891 Pocasset Street

Night of Prayer

When: 6 p.m.

Where: Istrouma Baptist Church, 10500 Sam Rushing Drive

Community Wide Prayer Vigil

When: 6:30 p.m.

Where: Acacia Church, 10051 Siegen Lane

Prayer Service:

When: 6:30 p.m.

Where: Sanctuary of Broadmoor Baptist Church

Community Prayer Vigil

When: 7:30 p.m.

Where: Grace Church of Central, 13845 Hooper Road

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