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Facebook Friends Organize Moment of Prayer in Memory of Megan Boken
A moment of prayer is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday in honor of the Wheaton native who was shot and killed last weekend.
Nearly 3,000 people have committed to observing a moment of prayer at 6 p.m. Tuesday for Wheaton native and volleyball star Megan Boken, .
"It would be beautiful if we can all unite in prayer at the same time today," the Facebook event description reads. "Even though we are coast to coast we can all be together in prayer as family for Megan, her mom and dad, siblings, grandparents and family. I will picture myself holding hands with you today at 7 pm EST, 6 pm CST, 5 Mountain, 4 pm West Coast."
will be held later this week. A visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at , while her funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday at in Wheaton.
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St. Louis police detectives believe Megan Boken struggled with her killer and was . The chief of police said late Monday that "no concrete leads" had emerged.
Authorities are continuing to search for the shooting suspect. Anyone with information is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.
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