The shooting happened on Jan. 3, 2023 near Esquire Alley and Roy Wilkins Avenue at 1:30 p.m.

Leaders from Metro Hall and houses of worship pleaded for more unity and an end to the pain.

Normally, thousands of people attend the “Christmas in California Park,” but because of COVID — the presents came to them.

Group members on Monday said they expected some backlash to their performance for first responders, but were surprised by the level of vitriol.

The group serenaded some LMPD officers before a shift on Saturday.