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During a vigil for Trinity Gay in Lexington, Kentucky, U.S. Olympic sprinter Tyson Gay spoke on his daughter. Trinity was killed by a stray bullet on Sunday night (October 16th). According to ABC News, he said, “I don’t want to read in the paper next week about another senseless killing. It has to stop.” Gay also described his 15-year-old daughter as someone who was “happy all the time.” Following her death, her family said in a statement, “The family appreciates the outpouring of support during the loss of our beautiful Trinity. She will be truly missed by all. She touched so many people on so many different levels. We ask for your continued prayers and privacy during this difficult time. We are a family that believes in love and forgiveness. We are also asking for prayers for the 3 men accused and their families during what is also a difficult time for them.” Three suspects were charged with wanton endangerment, while one of them was also charged with possession of a firearm as a felon. They have all plead not guilty.
