Perth Amboy, NJ - Senior pastor Bishop Donald Hilliard Jr., second from right, leads the Stop the Funeral prayer service, Sunday, March 17, 2013, at Cathedral International. Local law enforcement representatives, politicians and recording artists joined with leaders and parishioners of the church in calling for an end to violence in the community.

Stephanie Fields of Fords raises a hand in prayer.

Hassan 'Brother Hahz' McMillan of Newark performs. McMillan survived a 2003 shooting in which he was shot in the chest.

Brian and Renee Sotelo embrace, Friday, March 8, 2013, outside the family's Jacksonville, Florida mobile home. The Sotelo's were unable to find affordable housing in New Jersey after being flooded out of their Seaside Heights rental property during Superstorm Sandy. After spending two and a half months living in shelters and a hotel they decided to move their family to Jacksonville.

Brian Sotelo holds his six-year-old daughter Angela as she falls asleep.

Renee Sotelo hugs her nine-year-old daughter Megan while her younger daughter Angela, 6, walks past.

Brian Sotelo speaks about Superstorm Sandy.

Brian Sotelo tickles his younger daughter Angela.

Brian Sotelo kisses his nine-year-old daughter Megan.