A Community Night of Prayer will be held Tuesday evening for the victims of this past weekend’s fatal shooting in Florence.
Florence Police Chief Jeff Mallery said seven people were shot just before 3 a.m. Saturday at a home along Ridgecrest Drive. Three people were transported to the hospital, and police said Monday that they’re all “no longer listed as critical, having improved to stable condition.”
Mallery said 20-year-old Shane Miller, 20-year-old Hayden Rybicki, 19-year-old Delaney Eary and 44-year-old Melissa Parrett were killed in the shooting.
The suspect, 21-year-old Chase Garvey, led police on a pursuit before he shot himself, causing his vehicle to crash. Garvey died at the hospital.
The Night of Prayer will be held at the Florence Crossroads Church from 6 to 8 p.m., and according to a press release from the City of Florence, all are welcome to attend. The event will focus on “healing and support, offering prayers for Florence, the families affected by the weekend’s shooting, and those who serve and protect our neighborhoods.”
Florence Mayor Julie Metzger Aubuchon will be in attendance and will address the community. “This has been a difficult time for the City of Florence. Our city mourns the loss of our community members and prays for healing for those recovering from their injuries. My thoughts are with all involved,” Aubuchon said in the release.
Crossroads Church Florence is located at 828 Heights Blvd.
