Organizers say the goal is to first remember those lost instead of getting into policy right away.
Several community members, including former State Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos organized a multi-faith vigil to honor those lost in the"The children. I'm speechless because this community's full of children that cannot - right next door at Zavala Elementary. All the things that can happen when we're off guard," Anna Maciel, president of the A.B. Cantu-Pan American Recreation Center said.
"So many people are angry, they're hurt, they're in pain, as we all are, and they want to do something," Barrientos said.
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