Vigil scheduled for victims of courthouse shooting

Published 9:14 am Thursday, June 29, 2017

ST. JOSEPH — July 11 marks one year since the death of law enforcement personnel  Ronald Kienzle and Joseph Zangaro, who were victims of the Berrien County Courthouse shooting.

To honor them, FOP Blossomland Lodge 100 and Berrien County Strong-Community in Action will host a candlelight vigil at 8:30 p.m.  Tuesday, July 11, at the Berrien County Courthouse, 811 Port St., St. Joseph.

Kienzle, was a bailiff and Zangaro was a security guard at the Berrien County Courthouse. They were shot and killed by Larry Gordon, an inmate who disarmed an officer on July 11, 2016.

The vigil will include a memorial walk. Once the walkers reach the memorial, a short service and candlelight vigil will follow.

Candles will be available, but participants are advised to bring their own.