St. Louisans gathered in solidarity with New Zealand victims in the Delmar Loop

Organizer Jessica Bueler said the event is a way for people to stand side by side to show that hate won’t win.

“This is something that affects all of us and this continued message of division among people needs to stop,” Bueler said. “By creating our own events in our own community, where we have a safe place to get together, mourn and heal together, it’s a tremendous thing to do together.”