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Students and Manuel Albornoz, the uncle of Andrea Rodriguez Avila, left, look at memorial picture boards at the vigil at CCBC-Essex for Andrea Rodriguez Avila, who died in the Rice University shooting. (Kenneth K. Lam/staff)
Students and Manuel Albornoz, the uncle of Andrea Rodriguez Avila, left, look at memorial picture boards at the vigil at CCBC-Essex for Andrea Rodriguez Avila, who died in the Rice University shooting. (Kenneth K. Lam/staff)

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Manuel Albornoz, the uncle of Andrea Rodriguez Avila who was killed in the Rice University shooting, and his family take part in a candle-light vigil at CCBC-Essex where his niece attended before transferring to Rice University. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)
Manuel Albornoz, the uncle of Andrea Rodriguez Avila who was killed in the Rice University shooting, and his family take part in a candle-light vigil at CCBC-Essex where his niece attended before transferring to Rice University. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)
Vigil for Andrea Rodriguez Avila, who died in the Rice University shooting at CCBC-Essex. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)
Vigil for Andrea Rodriguez Avila, who died in the Rice University shooting at CCBC-Essex. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)
A picture at the candle light vigil of former CCBC-Essex student Andrea Rodriguez Avila, who was killed in the Rice University shooting. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)
A picture at the candle light vigil of former CCBC-Essex student Andrea Rodriguez Avila, who was killed in the Rice University shooting. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)
CCBC-Essex student Evita Nwachukwu holds a candle during vigil for Andrea Rodriguez Avila, who was killed in the Rice University shooting. Andrea Rodriguez Avila was the first student Nwachukwu met on CCBC-Essex campus in 2022 and they became good friends. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)
CCBC-Essex student Evita Nwachukwu holds a candle during vigil for Andrea Rodriguez Avila, who was killed in the Rice University shooting. Andrea Rodriguez Avila was the first student Nwachukwu met on CCBC-Essex campus in 2022 and they became good friends. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)
Manuel Albornoz, the uncle of Andrea Rodriguez Avila who died in the Rice University shooting, receives hug before start of a vigil at CCBC-Essex. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)
Manuel Albornoz, the uncle of Andrea Rodriguez Avila who died in the Rice University shooting, receives hug before start of a vigil at CCBC-Essex. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)
CCBC-Essex student Marina Deka holds a candle during a vigil for her friend Andrea Rodriguez Avila, who died in the Rice University shooting. Rodriguez Avila attended CCBC-Essex before transferring to Rice University. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)
CCBC-Essex student Marina Deka holds a candle during a vigil for her friend Andrea Rodriguez Avila, who died in the Rice University shooting. Rodriguez Avila attended CCBC-Essex before transferring to Rice University. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)
Manuel Albornoz, the uncle of Andrea Rodriguez Avila who was killed in the Rice University shooting, takes part in a candle-light vigil at CCBC-Essex where his niece attended before transferring to Rice University. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)
Manuel Albornoz, the uncle of Andrea Rodriguez Avila who was killed in the Rice University shooting, takes part in a candle-light vigil at CCBC-Essex where his niece attended before transferring to Rice University. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)
Manuel Albornoz, left, and students at CCBC-Essex look at memorial picture boards before a vigil for Alborno's niece Andrea Rodriguez Avila who was killed in the Rice University shooting. Rodriguez Avila attended CCBC-Essex before transferring to Rice University. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)
Manuel Albornoz, left, and students at CCBC-Essex look at memorial picture boards before a vigil for Alborno’s niece Andrea Rodriguez Avila who was killed in the Rice University shooting. Rodriguez Avila attended CCBC-Essex before transferring to Rice University. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)
CCBC-Essex student Evita Nwachukwu wipes away tear during vigil for former student Andrea Rodriguez Avila, who was killed in the Rice University shooting. Andrea Rodriguez Avila was the first student Nwachukwu met on CCBC-Essex campus in 2022 and they became good friends. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)
CCBC-Essex student Evita Nwachukwu wipes away tear during vigil for former student Andrea Rodriguez Avila, who was killed in the Rice University shooting. Andrea Rodriguez Avila was the first student Nwachukwu met on CCBC-Essex campus in 2022 and they became good friends. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)
Students, staff and some family members, including her uncle, Manuel Albornoz, gather for vigil at CCBC-Essex for Andrea Rodriguez Avila, who died in the Rice University shooting. (Kenneth K. Lam/staff)
Students, staff and some family members, including her uncle, Manuel Albornoz, gather for vigil at CCBC-Essex for Andrea Rodriguez Avila, who died in the Rice University shooting. (Kenneth K. Lam/staff)
Manuel Albornoz the uncle of Andrea Rodriguez Avila, who died in the Rice University shooting, speaks during vigil at CCBC-Essex. (Kenneth K. Lam/staff)
Manuel Albornoz the uncle of Andrea Rodriguez Avila, who died in the Rice University shooting, speaks during vigil at CCBC-Essex. (Kenneth K. Lam/staff)
Manuel Albornoz, the uncle of Andrea Rodriguez Avila, who died in the Rice University shooting, speaks during vigil at CCBC-Essex. (Kenneth K. Lam/staff)
Manuel Albornoz, the uncle of Andrea Rodriguez Avila, who died in the Rice University shooting, speaks during vigil at CCBC-Essex. (Kenneth K. Lam/staff)
Student Marina Deja read a poem during vigil at CCBC-Essex for Andrea Rodriguez Avila, who died in the Rice University shooting. (Kenneth K. Lam/staff)
Student Marina Deka read a poem during vigil at CCBC-Essex for Andrea Rodriguez Avila, who died in the Rice University shooting. (Kenneth K. Lam/staff)
Students, staff and some family members gather for vigil for Andrea Rodriguez Avila, who died in the Rice University shooting at CCBC-Essex. (Kenneth K. Lam/staff)
Students, staff and some family members gather for vigil for Andrea Rodriguez Avila, who died in the Rice University shooting at CCBC-Essex. (Kenneth K. Lam/staff)
Students and Manuel Albornoz, the uncle of Andrea Rodriguez Avila, left, look at memorial picture boards at the vigil at CCBC-Essex for Andrea Rodriguez Avila, who died in the Rice University shooting. (Kenneth K. Lam/staff)
Students and Manuel Albornoz, the uncle of Andrea Rodriguez Avila, left, look at memorial picture boards at the vigil at CCBC-Essex for Andrea Rodriguez Avila, who died in the Rice University shooting. (Kenneth K. Lam/staff)
Memorial pictures board is seen at the Vigil for Andrea Rodriguez Avila, who died in the Rice University shooting at CCBC-Essex.
Memorial pictures board is seen at the Vigil for Andrea Rodriguez Avila, who died in the Rice University shooting at CCBC-Essex.
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