MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The community gathered for a balloon release, walk and prayer to memorialize Jamal Bosley, Jaborris Simpson and a 2-year-old child who were killed at 2014 Grammont Street in Monroe early Tuesday morning.

Monica Simpson is the mother and grandmother of two of the victims. It was her birthday when she lost her son and granddaughter.

“It’s hard,” Simpson said. “We have gone through this over and over, and I never thought in my life I could not celebrate my birthday because they took my granddaughter and my baby boy from me. I have not been asleep. It’s a horrible feeling.”

Councilwoman Juanita Woods represents the district the incident took place and joins other local leaders in attendance. She was encouraged by the support the community has shown to the family.

“My h

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