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By Giselle Goodman September 12, 2008 04:15 PM

PORTLAND -- A candelight vigil is scheduled at 6 tonight in Monument Square for the family of James Angelo, who was shot and killed Sunday at Mercy Hospital.

Maine Citizens Against Handgun Violence say they are organizing the gathering at the request of Angelo Okot, James' father. The vigil is also organized to show support for the Sudanese community.

In case of inclement weather, the vigil will be held at the First Parish Church on Congress Street.

James Angelo, 27, was gunned down around 4 a.m. Sunday, while working as a security guard at Mercy Hospital. He was unarmed at the time and no arrests have been made yet.

Mercy Hospital has offered a $20,000 reward to encourage people to provide information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the people responsible.

Police have said two people were seen fleeing the scene after the shooting. One was described as a short black man in his early 20s with a slight build and short hair. The man appeared to be clean-shaven and was wearing black pants and a white hooded sweatshirt with a design or print. The other person was described only as wearing a light-colored shirt or jacket.

People with information are asked to call police at 874-8524.

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