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Anti-Crime Vigil Planned in Memory of Patrick Cotrona
'We ask that you all make an effort to come out and support the family and friends of Patrick Cotrona in a showing of solidarity from East Atlanta Village.'
EAST ATLANTA — A group of neighborhood residents plan a vigil and anti-crime rally Friday, May 31 in remembrance of Patrick Cotrona, the May Avenue homeowner gunned down in a robbery Saturday.
The vigil is planned from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 567 Flat Shoals Ave. SE.
From the group's Facebook page:
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His Name Was Patrick Cotrona
As many of you already know, East Atlanta Village suffered the loss of a resident due to a violent armed robbery. We have also seen a recent uptick in crime. We plan to meet and have a vigil in memory of the lives lost due to violent crime in our neighborhood but also to rally against crime.
We ask that you all make an effort to come out and support the family and friends of Patrick Cotrona in a showing of solidarity from East Atlanta Village. More information will be provided as it is available.
We will meeting at the corner of May Ave and Flat Shoals Ave SE. The address listed on this is the approximate address and may be updated.
Cotrona's sister, Kate Cotrona Krumm, said those wishing to honor her brother's memory, may do so by making a donation to the Life Teen program at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Peachtree City, or a donation to their favorite charity.
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