Dustin Wakefield, age 21

Lost to gun violence on August 24, 2021 in Miami Beach, Florida.

Photo sources:

gofundme.com: Fundraiser for Dustin’s Family, organized by Michael Wakefield
PEOPLE.com: Tourist Fatally Shot While Eating with Family at Florida Cafe, Suspect Seen Dancing over Victim's Body
Heavy.com: Tamarius Davis: Man Killed Tourist at Miami Beach Restaurant, Police Say
Colorado Community Media: Castle Rock man killed in Florida while protecting 1-year-old son

News sources:

Aug 26: New York Post: Tourist killed in Miami Beach shooting remembered as a ‘hero’
NBC 6 South Florida: ‘He Was A Bright Light': Victim's Uncle Speaks After Nephew Killed By Man in Miami Beach
Aug 25: WPLG: Police: Gunman claims he was high on mushrooms when he randomly killed man in Miami Beach
Father dies after being shot while eating with family at Miami Beach cafe; Man arrested
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