Community members gathered at Ed Blake Park for a candlelight vigil to honour Breanna Broadfoot, who died after being stabbed by an 18-year-old she had dated.
Hundreds of candles were shining bright as Londoners came together at Ed Blake Park on Wednesday to celebrate the life of Breanna Broadfoot, 17, who was fatally stabbed last week, and to show support for victims and survivors of intimate partner violence. This Little Light of MineWednesday's candlelight vigil at Ed Blake Park, organized by Broadfoot's younger brother Lucas, was attended by more than 200 people, including loved ones and community members.
Broadfoot died in hospital on July 18, two days after she was stabbed at a home in the city's east end in a case police have linked to domestic violence. An 18-year-old man, who police say confronted them with a knife was shot by police and later died in hospital. Court documents obtained by CBC News show the man identified as Kuhkpaw Moo, 18, of London, had been charged with assault, and assault with choking, suffocation or strangulation after an alleged incident in March. Broadfoot was listed as the victim in the documents, which identify the case as being a case of intimate partner violence.
"I didn't entirely believe it at first but I almost right away knew the reason and it devastated me. I was really hoping she would be able to find the help that she needed," said Bella Dentelbeck. "Love really shouldn't hurt physically and it should rarely hurt emotionally. I need to let my daughter know that there should be zero physical contact when you're dating somebody," said Trevithick, who said she's also lost a loved one to intimate partner violence.
Broadfoot was heading into Grade 12, and wanted to pursue a career as a child psychologist. After her death, six of her organs were donated to five different people.
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