A candlelight peace vigil to end gun violence will take place at 6 p.m. Dec. 10 at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church at 545 S. East Ave. in Oak Park.
The event follows the death of Oak Park police officer Det. Allan Reddins on Nov. 29 and a shooting on Nov. 22 near Roosevelt Road and Ridgeland Avenue where 34-year-old Scott Robinson died. Both men were shot and killed.
Reddins was shot after responding to a call on Nov. 29 where a man with a gun was seen leaving Chase Bank on Lake Street. He was shot in the left side and later died.
On Nov. 22, Oak Park officers had responded after several shots were fired. Robinson was pulled from a car with gunshot wounds and later pronounced dead. Police located at least 11 shell casings.
Both investigations are ongoing.
The vigil is sponsored by several local groups including Moms Demand Action Oak Park-Austin Area, Community of Congregations and Catholic Parishes of Oak Park.
According to a graphic promoting the vigil, the purpose is to honor all gun violence victims and survivors. It’s also to help build community, create hope and support violence prevention.