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Bomb Attack In Somalia Hits Home For Some Louisvillians

Louisvillians Mourn Mogadishu Attack
Louisvillians Mourn Mogadishu Attack

On October 14 in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, a car bomb exploded next to an oil tank at a busy intersection killing more than 350 people. More than 200 people were injured and dozens are still missing.

On Friday, dozens gathered in the International Mall near downtown Louisville to mourn the dead. Some people in Louisville's international community have personal connections to the victims. Listen to their stories in the player above.

Roxanne Scott covers education for WFPL News.

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