Seattle pays tribute to festival shooting victims - BBC
The city of Seattle held a vigil to honor three victims killed during a shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival. Community members gathered to mourn the loss of life and support the affected families.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding public safety and gun violence at large-scale community events.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Brandon Drenon and Max Matza , Seattle GoFundMe Ashley Whitehead (left) and Carlos Israel Sanchez Villalba (right) Much of the city of Seattle was in mourning on Monday as residents paid tribute to the three lives that were lost during a deadly street gunfight the day before.
The city's mayor was among dozens who gathered at a local fountain for a candlelight vigil, while online fundraisers for two of the victims received tens-of-thousands of dollars in donations.
Those who died on Sunday at the annual Bite of Seattle food festival were Junior Cee Niko Semo, 19, Carlos Israel Sanchez Villalba, 44, and Ashley Whitehead, 56. At least four others were injured.
A GoFundMe for Villalba described him as "a devoted husband, loving father of three, and a loyal friend who would do anything for anyone".
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