OCALA, Fla. — Earlier Wednesday, the Ocala community came together to remember Marion County mother, Ajike Owens, who was shot and killed earlier this month. 

Activists are now calling on the state attorney to upgrade the charges for Owens' alleged killer, Susan Lorincz.

Lorincz is currently facing first-degree felony manslaughter with a firearm — which many would like see changed to first-degree murder.

Activists also used the time to call for policies to end gun violence in communities, like Ocala.

Kimberly Wilkerson's organization War Cry 4 Peace put together Wednesday’s vigil for Owens.

"We help families who lost a loved one to gun violence. We go in and we try to support them as much as we can," said Wilkerson.

War Cry 4 Peace helps put on prayer vigils, as well as comfort families, both mentally and financially. As for Tolbert, he continues to speak out against an issue he holds close to his heart and hopes families, like AJ Owens gets the justice she deserves.

"Hopefully this wakes the community up. Hey, all violence, all gun violence is unacceptable," said.

Dr. Darrell Tolbert is a pastor and community activist for War Cry 4 Peace. He’s seen gun violence first hand.

"Let them know, listen we’re not going away. We think this is injustice and we’re going to plead for justice," said Dr. Darrell Tolbert, "That’s why I speak out for the community because I use to be the problem. Now I’m the solution."

In another life, Tolbert was involved in drugs, after seeing his cousin shot and killed, he changed his life around. Now stands against gun violence. Something he’s seeing a lot of in his hometown.

"Death is a part of life. But murder robs you of life," said Tolbert. 

Tolbert is speaking at another vigil Thursday, it happens to be his 17-year-old cousin who was shot and killed last week.