JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — An artist from Dallas, Texas is painting a mural, honoring the three victims killed during Saturday’s racially motivated mass shooting at the New Town Dollar General store.
Roberto Marquez came to Jacksonville after he heard three people were killed.
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“I went to the store and got some flowers, and lumber from the neighborhood, so I started building the crosses, people came later and told me the names of the people that died,” Marquez said.
A memorial is growing in New Town with flowers, and crosses, for all three victims who lost their lives.
A heartbroken community is grieving the loss of 29-year-old Jerrald Gallion, 52-year-old Angela Carr, and 19-year-old Anolt Joseph “AJ” Laguerre Jr.
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Police said the gunman, 21-year-old Ryan Palmeter, from Oakleaf wanted to kill black people.
Now as the community comes together, Marquez wants to paint a ray of hope.
“This might not be too much, but once again it’s a gesture of support,” Marquez said.
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