Florida governor Ron DeSantis booed at vigil as hundreds mourn racist killings

Ron DeSantis, centre, and his wife Casey bow their heads during a prayer at a vigil for the victims of Saturday’s mass shooting (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Hundreds of people gathered at prayer vigils and in church after the killing of three black people in Florida by a white, 21-year-old man.

Following services earlier in the day, about 200 people showed up at a Sunday evening vigil near the Dollar General store in Jacksonville where officials said Ryan Palmeter opened fire on Saturday using guns he bought legally despite a past involuntary commitment for a mental health exam.