A Candlelight Vigil for the Victims in Tamarac Triple Murder
A Community in Mourning
A candlelight vigil was held Sunday evening in honor of three people who were shot and killed exactly one week ago in Tamarac. Nathan Jingles, deputies said, shot and killed his estranged wife, her father, and a neighbor, then kidnapped his 4-year-old daughter who was later found safe.
The Tragic Incident
The murders have left the victims’ families along with community members devastated. The vigil’s organizer, Haylee Shrimpton, told NBC6 that everyone in the neighborhood has been affected in some way by the tragic incident and she wanted to bring people together to heal.
A Community in Shock
“I’ve lived in this neighborhood for almost 10 years, and I’ve never seen such a thing happen until last Sunday,” Shrimpton said. Shrimpton said the past week has left many in the Plum Bay Plum Harbor community in Tamarac shaken.
911 Calls
911 calls from the morning of the shooting captured concerned neighbors who said they heard shots and screaming.
“I just woke up out of a sleep, and there’s gunshots and screams.” – Caller
One minute later –
Dispatcher: Do you still hear any shots?
Caller: No shots, I can just make out a kid and an adult crying, a young lady crying.
A Call to Action
Shrimpton’s goal is to honor the three victims and offer support to their families. “It’s just a sad situation, all over,” she said.
Conclusion
The vigil aimed to bring the community together to heal and mourn the loss of the three victims. As the community comes to terms with the tragedy, it is clear that the impact of the incident will be felt for a long time.
FAQs
* What happened in Tamarac?
+ A triple murder occurred, in which Nathan Jingles shot and killed his estranged wife, her father, and a neighbor, then kidnapped his 4-year-old daughter.
* How did the community react?
+ The community is still reeling from the shocking incident, with many feeling shaken and devastated.
* What is being done to help the community heal?
+ A candlelight vigil was held to honor the victims and offer support to their families.
