ST. LOUIS — The group Mothers Advocating for Safer Streets hosted its third annual candlelight vigil on New Year’s Eve. It is for all those who lost their lives to violence in 2023. The names of homicide victims from both St. Louis City and county were read aloud.
The event was held at the Williams Temple Church of God in Christ on Union Boulevard. St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones took part in the event.