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Dozens attend vigil at spot where Winnipeg girl shot by police during chase

Dozens of people went to a vigil to pay tribute to a teen who was shot by Winnipeg police last week. Michael Draven/Global News

Dozens of people held a vigil for a teen shot and killed by police in east Winnipeg last week.

Eishia Hudson, 16, was killed Wednesday evening after police chased a stolen SUV following the robbery of a liquor store.

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The vehicle rammed a police cruiser and also collided with a number of other cars near Lagimodiere Boulevard and Fermor Avenue.

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Four other occupants of the vehicle were arrested at the scene and are facing a number of charges.

Sunday’s vigil at the same spot saw people raising signs and placing flowers on the boulevard.

Eishia Hudson\’s photo on a makeshift memorial Sunday. Michael Draven/Global News
During the vigil, protesters called for “Justice for Eisha.” Michael Draven/Global News
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