CHESAPEAKE, Va. — The City of Chesapeake will hold a vigil to honor the victims of the Nov. 22 mass shooting at the Walmart on Sam's Circle.
Six people were killed Nov. 22 when a man opened fire at the Walmart location before turning the gun on himself. The victims ranged in age from 16 to 70 years old. Several others were hurt.
Police have now confirmed and released the name of the juvenile victim, which was previously withheld due to the victim being a juvenile.
16-year-old Fernando Chavez-Barron of Chesapeake was the juvenile victim in this tragedy.
According to a tweet from the city, the vigil will begin at 6 p.m. on Nov. 28 at City Park (900 City Park Drive).
Mayor Rick West would like to invite the community to a vigil on Monday, November 28, at 6:00 p.m. at City Park so that we can honor the victims and grieve together. (2/3) pic.twitter.com/Hw348Wn7mW
— City of Chesapeake (@AboutChesapeake) November 24, 2022
Monday's vigil is just one of many that have been happening since the tragedy. On Thanksgiving, a crowd of people gathered around a makeshift memorial in front of the Walmart where the shooting took place. People could be seen hugging and consoling each other.
According to the city's mayor, Governor Youngkin and the First Lady will be at the vigil, along with AG Miyares.
Multiple law enforcement agencies are working together to figure out what led up to the shooting.
Meanwhile, the city said two people who were hurt in the shooting remained in the hospital on Thanksgiving night. One person was in critical condition and the other person was in fair/improving condition.
