Vigil in Hartford for transgender violence victims

Updated: Monday, 19 Nov 2012, 5:34 AM EST
Published : Monday, 19 Nov 2012, 5:34 AM EST

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A vigil is planned in Hartford to remember victims of violence who were killed because they were transgender.

The Connecticut Transgender Day of Remembrance will begin Tuesday evening with a march from the Charter Oak Cultural Center to a vigil ceremony at the Hartford Public Library.

The vigil will be followed by a worship service at Hartford's Metropolitan Community Church.

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