Danny Vega.

Seattle hair salon owner Danny Vega died Sunday, November 28 from severe injuries received in a mugging two weeks prior. Vega was a beloved member of the Philipino and LGBTQ communities of Seattle. A meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, between Seattle Police and the Filipino community, to address concerns about the crime. Here’s the official invite from the Seattle PD: 

In partnership and at the request of the family of Danny Vega, the Seattle Police Department Filipino Advisory Council and the Filipino Community of Seattle, Seattle Police is holding a community meeting to address concerns of Vega’s homicide, criminal investigation process, crime prevention opportunities, and answer other questions tomorrow Wednesday, November 30 at 6 p.m. at the Filipino Community Center, 5740 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Seattle.

We suggest anyone who wishes to attend this meeting to please consider carpooling or using public transportation as parking is limited.

Captain Ron Wilson
Community Outreach Section
Seattle Police Department

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