Share:
Georgetown vigil held for shooting victims, families
Hundreds gather in Georgetown Jan. 27, to remember the lives of Honorio Velasquez, 28, of Bridgeville, and Armando Vicente Chilel Lopez, 31, of Georgetown. DAN COOK PHOTOS
January 28, 2022
A candlelight vigil was held at The Circle in Georgetown Jan. 27, in memory of shooting victims Honorio Velasquez, 28, of Bridgeville, and Armando Vicente Chilel Lopez, 31, of Georgetown. The shootings occurred Jan. 22 at El Nopalito restaurant on Route 113.
Winder Deleon holds two candles to honor the shooting victims.
Marissa Holmburg, left, presents her friend, Cristina Lopez, Honorio Velasquez’s fiance, with a bear she made with Honorio’s voice recorded in it.
Family friend Alan Zunun, left, awaits the vigil to begin with Alisha Wheeler.
Honorio Velasquez’s little sister Yareli Velasquez Soto holds her teddy bear tightly before the vigil.
Onelia Velasquez of Bridgeville, right, the sister of shooting victim Honorio Velasquez, 28, is consoled by a family member before the candlelight vigil.
Georgetown mayor Bill West consoles Loida Deleon Soto before the vigil.
Ilvia Velasquez of Bridgeville, left, the mother of shooting victim Honorio Velasquez, is consoled by Rosalva Ortiz before the vigil.
Mourners gather in the town hall before the vigil.
Sonny Gyani holds his candle in the shadow of the courthouse.
Luz Gonzales, 8, holds her candle close to honor the victims.
Georgetown mayor Bill West speaks to the attendees.
State Senator Brian Pettyjohn, right, of Georgetown speaks to the people gathered at the vigil.
Maria Matias holds her candle to honor the two shooting victims.
State Senator Brian Pettyjohn of Georgetown tells the crowd gathered to hold their candle high to honor the victims.
District 37 rep. Ruth Briggs King prays for the victims of the shooting.
Armando Vicente Chilel Lopez’s mother,Juana Perez-Chilel, tears up during the event.
Justice for Armando.
Justice for Honorio.
Estelle Nunez holds a sign during the vigil.
Jeff Zunún Velasquez, left, and Denis Zunún Velasquez holds a sign with notes of love to the victims.
