Thousands Came Out To Show Respect For Orlando Shooting Victims

CHARLOTTE, N.C.–Many came out to pay their respects to those who died in the Orlando massacre.

John Wright from Uptown Charlotte said, “Even though we are many miles away, we can still feel it. We can still feel it, this was an attack and it was terrible.”

More than a thousand came to Bar 316 in South End Monday night.

Including Charlotte native Devin Nystrom.
He frequented and even worked at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, and says he knew at least 9 people who died.

“I was sort of shocked to hear that, it is hard to process but we have to take a deep breath and remember that love is really the most important thing,” says Nystrom.

The LGBT Chamber of Commerce organized the vigil to show support and give people a place to grieve.

Taylen Haro said, “We’re coming out to stand in solidarity of the community as friends to say that this tragedy of horrible but still a lot love here.”

This just one of many vigils across the Queen City.

CMPD held this candlelight vigil in front of their headquarters to show solidarity for the victims and fellow officers in Orlando.

Yolanda Venson says her nephew lives in Orlando and had friends who died in the shooting.

“I just felt very sad especially for him very supportive for him I just want to give a hug through the phone,” says Venson.