The city of Charlottesville, Va., dedicated a street Wednesday to Heather Heyer, the 32-year-old who was killed by a suspected Nazi sympathizer during a protest against white nationalist groups in August.
The Charlottesville City Council approved a measure in October to designate a part of 4th Street between Market and Water Streets “Honorary Heather Heyer Way.”
The city’s mayor, city officials, members of Heyer’s family, and friends gathered for a ceremony Wednesday for the dedication.
“The terror attack that resulted in Ms. Heyer’s death and serious injuries to dozens more shocked our community and touched the heart and soul of not only Charlottesville, but the entire country,” a proclamation read by Charlottesville Mayor Mike Signer said. “This honorary designation pays tribute to Ms. Heyer’s dedication to justice, fairness, equal rights for all and positive social change.”
James Alex Fields, a suspected Nazi sympathizer, is accused of plowing his car into a group of counter-protesters during a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville and killing Heyer.
Fields was indicted on 10 felony counts, including first-degree murder.
