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Cook’s Corner marks one year since mass shooting
A close-up look at the makeshift memorial outside Cook's Corner, site of a mass shooting that killed three: Home Depot buckets are overflowing with bouquets of flowers. There are flags, signs, notes and three large photos of the victims who died.
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Cook’s Corner is hosting a candlelight vigil tonight to mark one year since a mass shooting killed three people and injured six others at the Trabuco Canyon bar.
Why it matters: “I know this has been a hard year for a lot of folks, and we would really like to have y'all out and gather and talk and, you know, just get together with each other,” Rhonda Palmeri said in a video posted to Cook’s Corner’s Facebook page.
Why now: The vigil will start at 7 p.m. tonight, and Reverend James Smith of St. Michael’s Abbey will be there to connect with those impacted by the tragedy.
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The backstory: A former police sergeant opened fire in the Orange County bar last summer, killing John Leehey, 67, of Irvine, Glen Sprowl Jr., 53, of Stanton, and Tonya Clark, a 49-year-old resident of Scottsdale, Arizona. Six other people were injured. Authorities say the gunman was targeting his estranged wife, who was among the injured.
What’s next: Palmeri, often referred to as the "Boss Lady" at Cooks, added that they’re grateful many people have come back to Cook’s Corner after the shooting, and she hopes more will return.
Go deeper: Read more about the Cook’s Corner shooting
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