Junction shooting, 1 week later: Memorial benefit today

One week ago tonight, two men opened fire on 26-year-old Steve Bushaw outside Talarico’s in The Junction. They got away, described only as black men in a white car; Steve died at the hospital. This afternoon, Talarico’s will be the scene of a fundraiser for his family, organized by friends, to share and celebrate memories, and to help the family deal with expenses, hopefully even raise some reward money. Everyone’s invited, 1-5 pm, $10 cover at the door. Donations also are being accepted at US Bank branches; mention the Steve Bushaw memorial fund. Meantime, we continue to check with police daily regarding any progress in the investigation, but they’ve had no updates to announce since Monday; here’s our coverage from the night it happened, plus followups the next morning and afternoon, and a Wednesday report with more about today’s event.

3 Replies to "Junction shooting, 1 week later: Memorial benefit today"

  • alkigirl February 8, 2009 (10:03 am)

    My heart is a little less heavy today for the Bushaw family….there were sooo many friends and family showing their love and respect yesterday, supporting the family in this most difficult time. I can not even imagine the pain and heartache….I can only hope that their burden is just a little less today, with the love showered on them yesterday. Mag said “Can you believe the outpouring of love from all these people?” Yes Mag, I can….you are loved….and so was Stevie. His memory WILL live on in the hearts and souls of those who knew him.

  • MB February 8, 2009 (4:11 pm)

    My brother was just headed up to the benefit at Talarico’s and called to tell me he heard they are at capacity and not letting anyone else in at the moment. How great for the Bushaw family to have so much support! This won’t bring Steve back, but hopefully it will help them to know how much people do care.

  • WSB February 8, 2009 (4:27 pm)

    I’m just back and indeed, they have been at capacity, according to Steve’s cousin Stacey. I am posting a separate story soon as I finish writing it — TR

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