INDIANAPOLIS — A church community in Indianapolis came together Sunday night to support a family dealing with tragedy.
Nearly a week ago, police said Ashley Nolan was shot and killed by her husband, and their two teenage daughters were also shot before the husband killed himself.
The incident was reported around 9 p.m. Aug. 12 in the 600 block of Watersonway Circle, which is northeast of Bluff Road and Edgewood Avenue.
The Emmanuel Church Banta Campus hosted a prayer and worship night to support the Nolan sisters as they remain in the hospital.
The girls are active members of the church, and the pastor wanted to show how much the community supports them and how they're rallying around them.
"What they're going through is unfathomable, but God is here and doing great things. We just pray students here tonight are encouraged," Pastor Shay Toombs said. "Prayer is so powerful. God can do amazing things."
Toombs also shared good news for the girls' recovery. He said the youngest sister will be going home from the hospital Monday, and the oldest should go home later this week.
Family told 13News Ashley was a loving mother and daughter and loved the Lord, a faithful Christian who made it a priority to have her daughters in church every Sunday. They said she always had a kind word and a smile on her face.
The family released a statement on Aug. 16 that read in part:
"First of all, my family would like to say thank you for the constant outpouring of love and support from family, friends, the church and from total strangers. We feel your prayers and your love for us. Your giving is truly amazing, and you are a blessing to us during this tragedy.
The family is currently in shock and disbelief, very sad, but we are resting in God's grace and miracle for saving the lives of Jillian and Delaney. We are focusing our energy towards the two girls so they have everything they need. "
The statement went on to say:
"As a result of this tragic incident, Ashley will not see her daughter's graduations, she will not see them grow into beautiful women, or will she see them walk down the aisle as brides, she will not become a grandmother and hold her grandchildren. She will not continue to be a loving and faithful wife. She will not continue to be a loving sister, a niece, a supportive aunt or best friend to others."