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Candelight vigil for Penticton shooting victims

A candlelight vigil has been organized for Monday’s four shooting victims in Penticton. Above, John Brittain was charged with three counts of first-degree murder and one count of second-degree murder. Global News

A candlelight vigil will be held on Wednesday evening in Penticton for Monday’s four shooting victims.

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On Tuesday, the Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce and the Ooknakane Friendship Centre announced they will be hosting the candlelight vigil. The event will take place at Gyro Park at 7:30 p.m.

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Both organizations are encouraging Penticton and area residents to attend the vigil to show support for families and friends of the victims.

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“These aren’t the issues that we are faced with regularly here in Penticton,” said Matthew Baran, executive director of the Ooknakane Friendship Centre.

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