HESSTON, Kan. (AP) — Hundreds have packed a gymnasium in Hesston, Kansas, to mourn the victims of last week’s shooting rampage that left four dead and more than a dozen injured.

The Sunday night vigil featured music from a college choir, Scripture readings and words of comfort from a ministerial alliance. But Hesston Mennonite Church pastor John Murray acknowledged that none of the faith leaders and experts could answer some questions, including why? He blamed the potential for darkness that dwells in all people and sometimes erupts.

Fourteen candles were lit for the wounded and four for the dead, including the gunman.

Authorities say Cedric Ford, a convicted felon, barged into the plant Thursday while about 300 people were working the second shift and opened fire. He was angered about being served hours earlier at the plant with a protection from abuse order to stay away from a former girlfriend.

Hesston is a community of 3,700 founded by Mennonite farmers. The lawn equipment factory where the fatal shootings occurred — Excel Industries — has long been more than an economic hub. It is also a source of community pride and unity.