For the 35th anniversary of the Cleveland Elementary School shooting in Stockton, leaders, community members and victims gathered for a vigil at a church Wednesday.

On Jan. 17, 1989, Patrick Purdy walked onto the campus of the elementary school after setting fire to his station wagon. He then set up on the porch of a portable building and opened fire while about 400 kids were at recess. In three minutes, he fired 106 shots, leaving five children dead and 30 wounded, including one teacher. The shooter killed himself while first responders arrived.

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Victoria Franco is a Stockton-based reporter covering the diverse news around the Central Valley as part of the Report for America program. As a Stockton native, Franco is proud to cover stories within her community and report a variety of coverage. She is a San Jose State University alumna with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism. In her collegiate years she was Managing Editor for the Spartan Daily. From her time at the Spartan Daily she helped lead her staff to California College Media Awards and a General Excellence first place. Victoria encourages readers to email her story tips and ideas at victoria.franco@baycitynews.com.