Jefferson Square Park was filled with friends, family and fellow protesters on Monday night as they came together to mourn Travis Nagdy. KATHRYN HARRINGTON
Family, friends and fellow protesters gathered Monday to remember Hamza Travis Nagdy, 21, who was shot and killed on Crittenden Drive early Monday morning. The death of the prominent, energetic organizer and protest leader has devastated protesters who have been fighting for justice for Breonna Taylor since May 28.
Hamza ‘Travis’ Nagdy, a beloved activist, was shot and killed Monday. He was 21. KATHRYN HARRINGTON
At 3 p.m. Monday, the group of mourners gathered in the 2100 block of Crittenden Drive where Nagdy was shot. There, they placed flowers, signs and photos to honor him. A caravan then went downtown to Jefferson Square Park where hundreds gathered for a candlelight vigil.
Many of his friends and family members spoke to the crowd about Nagdy, emphasizing his passion and charisma in the fight against racial inequality and police violence.
Police had not identified a suspect or suspects in Nagdys death, The Courier Journal reported.
His sister set up a GoFundMe page to pay for a funeral: My brother was murdered. He was only 21 years old. He was an avid activist for Black Lives Matter. He was an inspirational leader. We are poor and can not afford any money at all for his funeral. Our mother lives on disability and I just lost my job due to covid. Please. Anything helps even a share.
Friends, family and fellow protesters gathered in the 2100 block of Crittenden Drive where Travis Nagdy was killed on Monday. KATHRYN HARRINGTONProtesters hugged each other while they gathered on Crittenden Drive to mourn the loss of Travis Nagdy. KATHRYN HARRINGTONNagdy ’s mother Christina Muimneach was joined by her son’s friends and mourners on Crittenden Drive where he was fatally shot early Monday morning. KATHRYN HARRINGTONFriends of Nagdy surrounded his mother Christina Muimneach on Crittenden Drive where he was fatally shot early Monday morning. KATHRYN HARRINGTONPosters and photos were placed in the street on Crittenden Drive where social justice activist Travis Nagdy died from a gunshot wound on Monday. KATHRYN HARRINGTONFriends of Nagdy comforted each other on Monday. KATHRYN HARRINGTONThe vigil started in the 2100 block of Crittenden Drive where Travis Nagdy was killed on Monday. KATHRYN HARRINGTONFlowers were placed on the ground where Travis Nagdy was shot on Monday. KATHRYN HARRINGTONCandles were placed in Jefferson Square Park on Monday night in honor of social justice activist Travis Nagdy. KATHRYN HARRINGTONCandles were lit in Jefferson Square Park to spell out ‘Travis’ as the park filled with friends, family and fellow protesters to honor him. KATHRYN HARRINGTONCandles, flowers and photos of Nagdy filled Jefferson Square Park on Monday night. KATHRYN HARRINGTONChristina Muimneach was surrounded by friends of her son Travis Nagdy. KATHRYN HARRINGTONFriends, family and fellow protesters took turns telling stories about their time with Nagdy and his dedication to fighti for equality and for justice for Breonna Taylor. KATHRYN HARRINGTONMourners raised their fists and chanted in honor of Travis Nagdy at Jefferson Square Park. KATHRYN HARRINGTONTravis Nagdy spoke to protesters on a megaphone in front of the Kentucky Derby Festival office during a protest. KATHRYN HARRINGTONTravis Nagdy spoke to police at the protest outside of Senator Mitch McConnell’s home during a protest. KATHRYN HARRINGTON
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