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Prayer vigil for victims of Collierville shooting on town square

COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. — The town of Collierville is set to host a vigil Friday for the victims of the mass shooting at the Kroger at poplar and Byhalia.

About 100 people attended.


The one person killed in the shooting has been identified as Olivia King. A family member and Collierville Alderman confirmed late yesterday evening that she was killed in the shooting.

King was a regular parishioner at her Catholic church in Collierville. A Facebook post says she is a widow and a mother to three adult children.

A total of 15 people were shot, Collierville Police said Friday.

Police identified the gunman as 29-year-old Uk Thang, a contractor for Kroger.