Emotions run strong at vigil for slain 11-year-old

Family and friends of Arabian Gayles comfort each other on General Ogden Street in west Carrollton Tuesday night. Gayles was killed by gunfire on the house, while she was sleeping. The shooting wounded two others in the house. (Sabree Hill, UptownMessenger.com)

Ashley Moffet, the mother of Arabian Gayles, is comforted as she cries for her daughter during a community vigil on General Ogden Tuesday night. (Sabree Hill, UptownMessenger.com)

Friends and family of Arabian Gayles hold up candles in memory of the slain child. (Sabree Hill, UptownMessenger.com)

Friends, family and community members gather at the vigil for Arabian Gayles. (Sabree Hill, UptownMessenger.com)

Tracey Moffet screams in pain before collapsing at the vigil for her niece. (Sabree Hill, UptownMessenger.com)

Friends, family and community members gather at the vigil for Arabian Gayles. (Sabree Hill, UptownMessenger.com)

Friends, family and community members gather at the vigil for Arabian Gayles. (Sabree Hill, UptownMessenger.com)

Sierra Gayles, sister of Arabian Gayles, and friend Armani Hooks, hold each other during the vigil. (Sabree Hill, UptownMessenger.com)

Friends, family and community leaders march during the vigil. (Sabree Hill, UptownMessenger.com)

Friends, family and community leaders march during the vigil. (Sabree Hill, UptownMessenger.com)

Ashley Moffet, mother of Arabian Gayles, is helped to an ambulance ambulance after fainting during the vigil. (Sabree Hill, UptownMessenger.com)

Amyri Alexander, 9, holds a candle for Arabian Gayles at the vigil. (Sabree Hill, UptownMessenger.com)

Members of the Pigeontown Steppers and the Stooges Brass Band prepare to lead a second line for Arabian Gayles. (Sabree Hill, UptownMessenger.com)

Stuffed animals, balloons and candles at the vigil for Arabian Gayles. (Sabree Hill, UptownMessenger.com)