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Vigil at Liberty Bell held to pray for Las Vegas victims

Attendees say prayer can unite everyone

Prayer at Liberty Bell will be held Monday night

David Becker

<p>LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 01: People scramble for shelter at the Route 91 Harvest country music festival after apparent gun fire was heard on October 1, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. A gunman has opened fire on a music festival in Las Vegas, leaving at least 20 people dead and more than 100 injured. Police have confirmed that one suspect has been shot. The investigation is ongoing. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)</p>

Bakersfield gathers for vigil to pray for Las Vegas victims

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Local pastors, community members and Mayor Karen Goh lead a prayer Monday night at the Liberty Bell in the wake of the Vegas attack.

Attendees say the focus on prayer unites everyone, regardless of their religion, gives everyone a way to have faith during this hard time.

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