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“Such sadness in our city,” said Megan Kerr, a Long Beach school board member who lives near the Awaida family.

Officials on Tuesday also joined the families of the 12 shot at a Long Beach Halloween party shooting in the Rose Park neighborhood last week – where three died and nine were injured – two days before the Awaida family’s tragedy struck. This was the second vigil officials had attended this week, Luna noted. “This incident should never have happened,” he said. “We’re all with you,” he said to the Awaida family.Īlso among officials was Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna, who said the department had heavy hearts for the victim’s families. “This is a Long Beach family who has gone through an incredible tragedy this past week,” Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia said.Īlthough it had been a tragic week, Garcia said there has been a lot of love among the community. In front of those who knew the family, several local officials offered their condolences at the vigil. Postmates) to help feed the family during this difficult time," the page reads.Ī public candlelight vigil is planned for Thursday night.“We love Omar,” one woman said to a small boy holding a candle in the crowd. Funds will go towards helping offset funeral costs, with any unused funds going towards meal gift cards (e.g. If you feel compelled, please consider donating to this campaign. "Joseph and his family are Muslim, and according to custom, burials are usually conducted within 24 hours of passing. Lawsuit filed after Texas woman pulls gun in H-E-B parking lotĪ GoFundMe page for the family has raised more than $180,000.