Prayer vigils were held in churches across the country Thursday evening to honor the nine people killed in a mass shooting at a historic church in Charleston, South Carolina. Hundreds of people gathered to remember the victims at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, where members are still coming to grips with the Wednesday night shooting attack.
Nationwide Vigils Held for S. Carolina Church Shooting Victims
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U.S. Senator Tim Scott (C) bows his head in prayer during a prayer vigil held at Morris Brown AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina, June 18, 2015.
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People applaud during a prayer vigil held at Morris Brown AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina, June 18, 2015.
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Marie Goff wipes tears from her eyes during prayer vigil held at Morris Brown AME Church, June 18, 2015 in Charleston, S.C.
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Mourners hug after praying outside the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, June 18, 2015.