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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.
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.
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