A memorial vigil was held Wednesday evening in Langley, British Columbia, for the victims of a mass shooting that left two dead and two injured.
Dozens of community members gathered to pay their respects to those shot in the early morning hours of July 25.
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The two men who were killed were Steven Furness, 43, and Paul Wynn, 60.
“It’s been tough, but the support has been overwhelming,” said John Wynn, Paul’s brother.
Among those present was the mayor of Langley.
“Our community is in mourning right now. This tragic incident happened and we need to talk about it,” said Val van den Broek.
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Vigil participants, including a local homeless advocacy group, are calling for more support for those who are homeless in the area.
“It’s heartbreaking,” said Kim Snow, spokesperson for the Kimz Angels.
“I’m frustrated, I’m sad and I’m angry. I want people to listen and do something about it.
Renewed calls for safer housing and more direct mental health services from all levels of government were heard at the vigil on Wednesday evening.
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On July 25, RCMP responded to multiple reports of shots being fired at multiple locations in the town of Langley, as well as a scene in the Township of Langley, which involved “passenger” victims, according to an alert. emergency sent to people’s cell phones around 6:20 a.m.
Jordan Daniel Goggin was named as the lone gunman and was killed by police.
Investigators said he was known to police for “non-criminal contact”.
The motive for the shooting remains unknown.
– with files from Amy Judd of Global BC.
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