A vigil was held at Ridge Community Church in Greenfield at 7 p.m. in response to the mass shooting at Molson Coors Beverage Company Wednesday afternoon in Milwaukee, killing six people, including the alleged gunman.
Update regarding critical incident that occurred on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. pic.twitter.com/NT9dQr36VC
— Milwaukee Police (@MilwaukeePolice) February 27, 2020
Milwaukee police have identified the five male victims as Jesus Valle Jr., 33; Gennady Levshetz, 61; Trevor Wetselaar, 33; Dana Walk, 57; and Dale Hudson, 60.
Anthony Ferrill, 51, has been identified as the suspect, according to police. He and the five victims were current employees at Molson Coors. Ferrill died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He had no prior offenses, according to court documents.
“There are no words to express the deep sadness many of us are feeling right now,” Molson Coors Beverage Company tweeted. “The most important thing is that we support and care for each other.”
People across the country are using the hashtag #MilwaukeeStrong to show their support of the city. The following local businesses are donating money to the families or helping in other ways:
- McBob’s Pub & Grill will donate $1 of all Miller Coors products sold between tonight and March 1 to the families of the victims, according to their Facebook page. Additionally, for their St. Patrick’s Day breakfast, they will be donating a portion of the donations they receive.
- Cleveland Pub, Dugout 54, Kelly’s Bleachers Big Ben, Kelly’s Bleachers II, Lucky Chuck’s and Natty Oaks will donate 50 cents for every tap poured of Miller Lite until March 1, according to their Facebook pages.
- Wisconsin Harley-Davidson will donate $1 of all green Miller Lite sold on St. Patrick’s Day, according to their Facebook page. They’re also accepting online donations.
- The Heart Revival Center for Belonging donated all donations that were received during tonight’s yoga class.
- Sip & Purr Cat Café is offering free cat lounge visits through March 4 to all Molson Coors employees. They have a certified therapy cat named Nero.
Milwaukee, family-owned company Brew City Brand printed off 1,000 shirts and gave them away to Molson Coors employees and their families. The shirts have a heart on them with the words “Miller Strong.”
We are heartbroken for the senseless loss of life at @MolsonCoors yesterday. There are no words to express the deep sadness many of us are feeling right now. Today we are providing #MillerStrong t-shirts to the Miller employees & their families. #MilwaukeeStrong #MolsonCoors pic.twitter.com/cH59yFs738
— Brew City Brand (@brewcitybrand) February 27, 2020
“Our hearts go out to the families of those whose lives were senselessly taken, all of the folks and workers at Molson Coors, and the Milwaukee community as we grapple with yet another act of gun violence that will have long-lasting consequences for this community and our state,” said Gov. Tony Evers on Twitter.
In wake of Wednesday’s events, Evers ordered flags to be at half-staff Thursday, according to the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs.
My heart goes out.. to All. !!!