Vigil tonight for homicide victims

A vigil to remember homicide victims will be held today in the Spokane County Public Works Building next to the courthouse.

Friends and family of victims as well as others affected by homicide will gather in the Spokane County commissioners hearing room at 1026 W. Broadway Ave. as part of the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims.

The event is scheduled from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and is sponsored by the victim/witness unit of the Spokane County prosecutor’s office.

On Friday, victim/witness coordinator Annette Ingham will place pairs of shoes on the lawn next to the Law Enforcement Memorial to reflect the number of people affected by homicide.

For more information, call Ingham at (509) 477-3640.