Linkin Park‘s Nov. 7 concert in Cape Town ended in tragedy, as a fan’s life was cut short by scaffolding that collapsed against heavy winds, outside of the concert. A total of 19 people were injured when the tower fell, and one woman who was rushed to the hospital was pronounced dead shortly after arriving. So tragic.

The advertising column had been deemed safe by experts before the concert began, but when heavy winds picked up, it came crashing down. Linkin Park members were unaware of the accident while they were performing (because it happened outside of the concert), but were told afterwards.

They released this statement:

“Following our performance tonight at Cape Town Stadium, we were advised that several people were injured as a result of the collapse of an advertising tower erected by Lucozade in the parking area outside the venue. We wish to express our deep sadness and concern for those injured and our heartfelt condolences to the family of the fan who died as a result of her injuries. We take the safety of our fans very seriously, and our thoughts are with all of those who were affected by this tragedy.”

So sad. Our thoughts are with the victim’s family.

– Eleanore Hutch

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Why was this two months pregnant mom in gang territory in the first place?

Yarelis Carrillo, 20, from Lawrence, Massachusetts is in critical condition after being shot at 1:30 AM on Saturday, May 28, according to the Daily Mail.  The single mother, who is two-months pregnant with her second child, was caught in a serious gang crossfire that resulted in this sole injury. Carrillo was shot above the heart and stopped breathing before being admitted to Massachusetts General Hospital. Terrifying!

Police say the mom was standing in a dark alleyway between two houses at the late hours of the morning when the bullet was fired from a car parked across the street.

Although the situation seems very questionable, police believe that the mother has no connections with the gang and was swept up in the situation by being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

“We believe she was out there, and at some point just got caught in the commotion, and we don’t believe she was an active member in this incident at all,”  Lawrence Police chief, John Romero, told a local news station.

Ms. Carillo’s mother Elizabeth Mercada is hopeful that her daughter and soon-to-be grandchild will make a full recovery. “I have all the church people praying for her. I got people from Puerto Rico, Florida, everywhere praying for her,” she adds.

We hope both mother and unborn baby are being well cared for and pray they make a full recovery!

–Michael Emer