Hundreds of people gathered in Morningside Park on Sunday night to remember Barnard College freshman Tessa Majors.
Majors was repeatedly stabbed while walking through the park. The NYPD has arrested and charged a 13-year-old in connection with the murder.Police believe three people were involved in the attack.
“Our city is heartbroken tonight,” Mayor Bill de Blasio tweeted last week.
The NYPD announced that it was stepping up its presence around the park.
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