City of Bessemer holds yearly candlelight vigil honoring lives of those lost to violence, domestic assaults
Crime victims vigil in Bessemer By Bria Chatman | April 21, 2021 at 8:16 AM CDT - Updated April 21 at 8:16 AM
BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - This week is the 40th Annual National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. In commemoration, the City of Bessemer held their yearly candlelight vigil honoring the lives of those lost to violence and domestic assaults.
Bessemer ended 2020 with 18 homicides. As of Tuesday, the city has already reached 18 homicides. Leaders say they plan to do their part to stop the violence.
Bessemer Cutoff District Attorney Lyneice Washington shared this strong message for those who choose to solve conflicts with weapons.