El Reno Community Comes Together After Toddler’s Hot Car Death

<p>A community in mourning gathered for a candlelight vigil remembering a little boy whose life tragically ended.&nbsp;</p>

Friday, August 3rd 2018, 11:24 pm

By: News 9


A community in mourning gathered for a candlelight vigil remembering a little boy whose life tragically ended. Police say the child died after his father left him inside a hot car.

SEE:  El Reno Father Accused Of Murder After Son’s Hot Car Death

As the investigation into his death continues, the community says right now their focus is on healing.

Main Street Executive Director Shana Ford says in a last-minute decision, she and other board members voted to postpone the city's Rock the Block event so the child's family could properly mourn.

“Love is not a feeling it’s an action,” said Ford.

With a population of just 20,000 El Reno City Mayor Matt White says the boy’s sudden death has rocked the community.

“When people heard about it, they gasped, they grabbed their children. It’s heartbreaking,” said Mayor White.

logo

Get The Daily Update!

Be among the first to get breaking news, weather, and general news updates from News 9 delivered right to your inbox!

More Like This

August 3rd, 2018

March 22nd, 2024

March 14th, 2024

February 9th, 2024

Top Headlines

March 28th, 2024

March 28th, 2024

March 28th, 2024

March 28th, 2024