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