Jose Velez, age 43

Lost to gun violence on November 30, 2022 in Puyallup, Washington.

Photo sources:

• gofundme.com: Helping Jose's (JQ) Family lay him to rest, organized by Cheri Osborne-Vonack
• Contributed photo
• https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article269535387.html?fbclid=IwAR3RhBX7PhvFaSBS3Nfn_LWHe6W40oUScNpO2FPA2ayWOo-auFXhBqiSURw

News sources:

• Washington Barbershop shooting: How did JQ Barber die? Shooting Chaos Explained
• The Western Journal: Barber Gunned Down While Cutting 8-Year-Old Boy's Hair in Washington State
• USTimesPost: Vigil grows as friends remember Jose Velez who was shot and killed in his Puyallup barbershop Wednesday - USTimesPost
• Memorial growing for Puyallup barber shot and killed inside his shop; suspect still sought
• ABC News: Barbershop owner gunned down and murdered in his own shop while cutting 8-year-old child's hair

Other nearby fatal shootings:

• Puyallup, WA - April 2, 2024
• Puyallup, WA - February 25, 2024
• Puyallup, WA - September 3, 2023
• Puyallup, WA - April 18, 2023
• Puyallup, WA - January 28, 2023