Locals hold candlelight vigil for Kano Aguerro

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The Yuma community is attending a candlelight vigil Sunday in memory of the two-year-old boy suspected of being murdered by his mother.

Kano Aguerro was found dead last month while his mother, 20-year-old Angelina Vazquez, and her boyfriend, 23-year-old Miguel Garcia, were formally charged last week for the child's murder.

KYMA spoke to Shirley Senseney, the vigil's organizer, who said the vigil will spread an important message to other moms.

"I think that us as mothers should know that there is a community that stands when they feel out, when they feel that they can't do it, when they feel that they aren't capable of taking care of a child that there are people out there that will help," Senseney said.

The vigil is taking place Sunday at 6:00 p.m. at the Ocean to Ocean Gateway Park where everyone is welcome to attend.