Today marks the first anniversary of the tragic shooting at Charleston’s Emanuel AME Church. The horrific event took the lives of nine innocent people and devastated the entire city.
Be sure to take a moment to pause and remember the 9 people lost that day:
- Cynthia Marie Graham Hurd
- Susie Jackson
- Ethel Lee Lance
- Rev. Depayne Middleton-Doctor
- Rev. Clementa C. Pinckney
- Tywanza Sanders
- Rev. Daniel Simmons
- Rev. Sharonda Coleman-Singleton
- Myra Thompson
There will be several memorial events and remembrances throughout the city. Click here to see the list.
In addition to those events, Live 5 News will air a special one-hour, commercial-free program tonight at 8 pm. Click here for more information.
Here are some stories related to the tragedy:
You can also watch The Post & Courier‘s documentary below: