A vigil was held Sunday evening for the victims of the Molson Coors shooting that claimed six lives, including the shooter. Hundreds of people attended, including interfaith leaders, advocacy groups against gun violence, and friends of the victims.
The event was somber as community members stood in front of Milwaukee City Hall, holding candles to commemorate the victims. Tracy Kreuser, a Riverwest resident, says she's feeling grief and sadness.
"This continues to happen, and we seem unable to do anything to curb the cycle of violence. I’m sad but not shocked,” says Kreuser.
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The vigil also demonstrated just how connected Milwaukee is to the Molson Coors company. Kreuser says she used to work for the Neighborhood House of Milwaukee, which is near Miller Valley.
“It’s just a short distance from the Miller complex. They were big supporters of our organization ... so we really did feel connected somehow to the happenings although indirectly,” says Kreuser.
She attended the vigil with her 11-year-old son, Aaron. He says he was there to honor the victims.
“I think it's good that people are giving this huge, like, memorial to these people that have sadly passed away early," says Aaron.
Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales was also at the vigil.
“The first responders, both police and fire, are here to support the family of Molson Coors. We will grieve with you and will be by your side. Because alone, you won't do it — you're gonna need the community, you're gonna need us to help you bring closure to such a tragic and horrible event. So for you, we pray for you and may God bless you," he says.
Milwaukee police are not releasing any details as to the motivations of the shooter but an investigation is ongoing.
