Monday, May 19, 2014

At the memorial for Wen Hui Ruan on East 6th Street


[Photo by Dave on 7th]

Nearly 70 people were in attendance just after 6 tonight for a candlelight vigil for Wen Hui Ruan, the 68-year-old resident who died following an attack here at 745 E. Sixth St. last week.

City Councilmember Rosie Mendez's office organized the event to give his "family and the community a chance to come together to remember his life and to take a stand against violence in the neighborhood."

Police arrested 20-year-old Jamie Pugh early last Tuesday morning. He has been charged with second-degree murder, robbery and assault.
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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 19, 2014 at 10:07 PM

    While a bright light has been dimmed for the Ruan family it has helped to shine a brighter light on the tumult that still exists in our hood.

    I sincerely hope that Rosie will come to the assistance of all residents in curbing violence and disorder.

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  2. Scuba DivaMay 20, 2014 at 1:17 AM

    I realized I know this building; it's only a few blocks from where I live, and I know people who live here.

    Shit gets real.

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