Crime & Safety

Friends Hold Vigil for Kareem Borowy

People crowded into the backyard of murdered teen's home.

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A large crowd attended a candlelight vigil on Sunday evening to remember West Pottsgrove teen Kareem Borowy.

Borowy was abducted and killed on Sunday, May 5 by several armed men. 

People in the crowd held candles and cried as one of Borowy's friends, Tyra, sang "Stars" by Grace Potter. 

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Vigil organizer Kheira Bouzid told the crowd that she wanted everyone to remember happy memories. 

"I know Reem is here," Bouzid said. When she called for a moment of silence, Bouzid told the attendees she wanted everyone to think of their "happiest, craziest memory" of Borowy. 

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"I know we all have them," Bouzid said. 

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