Miami Gardens community holds vigil for woman killed in dog attack
More than 100 people gathered in the rain Tuesday evening to honor a 71-year-old woman, who was killed by dogs as she walked to work on Labor Day.
"It mean(s) a lot to us," said Doreen Richards Broadbelt's daughter, Latisha Wilkinson. "I wish more can come out of it, more than what I expect and more than people expect of what is going on. We have children going to school by walking. We have to protect them. So, I hope this is a stepping stone."
Community walks her route to work
The crowd walked three and a half blocks in the rain, laying battery-powered candles along the path Broadbelt took to her job at Walmart.
Dogs attacked Broadbelt last week behind Norwood Elementary. Co-workers said she often carried protection because she feared aggression from roaming animals.
"The people (in this community) need more security because this is a big loss," said Lucien Cheruphin, Broadbelt's co-worker.
Funeral fundraiser launched
Broadbelt's family has set up an online fundraiser to help pay for her funeral.