York vigil for Orlando

Vigil CandlesA vigil for the victims of the mass shooting in an Orlando gay bar will be held in St Helen's Square on Tuesday June 14 at 7pm.

The shooting took place early Sunday morning and left 49 dead and 53 injured before the gunman, Omar Mateen, was shot dead by police.

The YUSU LGBTQ and BAME networks, who are hosting the vigil, encourage anyone who would like to say a few words to contact them at [email protected] or [email protected].

The York Vigil for Orlando Facebook event page can be found by following this link.