Candlelight vigil honors Walmart employee Gursimran Kaur in Halifax

news.yahoo.com November 4, 2024, 03:01 PM UTC

A candlelight vigil was held Sunday night in Halifax to remember Gursimran Kaur, a 19-year-old Walmart employee found dead in the store. Over 100 people attended, sharing memories and expressing grief for her family. The vigil took place outside the Walmart, which remains closed and cordoned off. Attendees included many who recently moved from India, reflecting a strong community connection to Kaur's family. Walmart stated it is supporting the investigation, which involves multiple agencies and may take time. The store's bakery operations have resumed, but no reopening date has been announced.


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