CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire communities are holding vigils for victims killed and wounded in the Orlando nightclub shooting over the weekend.

In Concord, a group of about 20 people linked arms at the Statehouse to share prayers for the 50 people killed and 53 injured in the shooting.

A vigil and rally are scheduled for Thursday at the Keene Unitarian Universalist Church.

At President Obama’s request, Gov. Maggie Hassan ordered flags in New Hampshire be lowered to half-staff until Thursday.

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