Hundreds gathered at the memorial site Wednesday evening at the Allen Premium Outlets to remember the victims of Saturday's attack.
Multiple vigils and prayers services were held Wednesday, with the largest one being at the Allen Premium Outlets. The vigil was held four days after a gunman killed eight people and injured at least seven more.as residents and other well-wishers stop by to pay their respects. Laura Barclay of Allen was one of the hundreds who attended the vigil Wednesday.
“My heart just breaks for the families and two little girls and their mom that survived, their family and that poor little boy. I mean, it’s like…how do you go on from that?” Barclay said. “As a mom, your heart breaks for those people. For everybody. You want to feel safe where you live.”
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