Dozens attend community prayer vigil after deadly shooting in Mount Vernon

MOUNT VERNON, Ill. (KFVS) - Friends, family and the community of Mount Vernon attended a prayer vigil for peace after a deadly shooting.

Police say 20-year-old Zomarrius Williams, of Mt. Vernon, and 26-year-old Demonta Woodward, of Mounds, were killed in the shooting that happened on the 600 block of South 15th Street just before 1 a.m. on Sunday, July 27. Five others were injured.

Dozens came out to the Prayer for Peace vigil at The Commons in Mount Vernon at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. This is across the street from the courthouse.

Attendees prayed for peace, comfort and to support the families that are suffering.

The mother of one of the victims attended the vigil. She tells us that violence is not the answer.

“They took someone from this world who had an impact on this world...he loved everyone,” said Chevala Williams.

Mount Vernon Police is asking anyone with information about the shooting that killed two people and injured five others to contact the department at 618-242-2131.