Still reeling from Tuesday's deadly shooting attack, Darwin residents gathered for an emotional multi-faith vigil on Thursday night.
"We are a close community in Darwin, we know each other," NT Chief Minister Michael Gunner told the congregation at the Memorial Uniting Church.
"We feel each other's pain, we share each other's joy [and] we stand together."
News that makes sense
Your trusted source for staying up-to-date with the world around you. Get free daily news updates and analysis, straight to your inbox.
Family and friends of the four victims - Hassan Baydoun, Rob Courtney, Michael Sisois and Nigel Hellings - were present.
The cousin of slain taxi driver Mr Baydoun, Abdallah Salman was among those to light candles in memory of the victims.
He also read from the Quran in a moving tribute to his cousin, shortly after the congregation sang "make me a channel of your peace."
Officials and religious leaders spoke to the community about how the traumatic events may be impacting them; urging people to lean on each other and talk openly.
"We gather together as a peaceful, united, connected community," Administrator of the NT, Vicki O'Halloran told the vigil.
"Let us remember every act of love and kindness is a work of peace, no matter how small."
People were encouraged to focus on "hope and life" as they grieve, with some writing messages of condolences on colourful post-it notes after the vigil.
Earlier Thursday, NT Police charged 45-year-old Ben Hoffmann with four counts of murder over the shooting.
He will appear in court via video link on Friday morning charged with murder, recklessly endangering serious harm and criminal damage.
Further charges were expected to be laid, a police statement said.
He was on parole when he allegedly used a pump action 12 gauge shotgun to kill four men and seriously injure a woman on Tuesday evening in and around Darwin.
Readers seeking support and information can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467 and Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 (up to age 25). More information about mental health is available at Beyond Blue.
Additional reporting: AAP
