In response to a 29-year-old man being fatally shot in an officer-involved shooting on Wednesday, a candlelight vigil will be held in the honor of the the man at 7 p.m. on March 21 at the Allen Street Gates.

The vigil is being organized by Penn State Black Caucus, in collaboration with both student and community organizations alike, including Central PA Surj, Penns Valley Resists, Planned Parenthood Generation Action and Standing at the Gates for Justice.

Today we were informed of the devastating death of Osaze Osagie who was shot and killed by police. An innocent man died and a family lost a loved one today. There is a very strong need for solidarity and support at this time, so please come out to the vigil tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/1imrguiZbM — Black Caucus (@PSUblackcaucus) March 21, 2019

Osaze Osagie was shot in his apartment in Marvin Gardens Apartments on the 1000 block of Old Boalsburg Road on Wednesday, as previously reported by The Daily Collegian. WJAC reported police were responding to a mental health-related report. It is reported that no one else involved was injured.

Pennsylvania State Police, Centre County District Attorney’s Office and Centre County Coroner’s Office were all immediately called to the scene to investigate.

Due to the department's policy, all officers involved in the incident have been placed on administrative leave pending the investigation.

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