Vigil planned for victims of deadly Half Moon Bay shooting two years ago
Jan 23, 2025
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (KRON) -- Two years ago, seven people were killed in Half Moon Bay when a disgruntled employee opened fire at two local mushroom farms. On Thursday, the city and its residents paid their respects.
The city laid out flowers early Thursday morning to honor the victims. The city also displayed renderings for a permanent memorial park for the victims and paid respect to the legacy of farm workers in this community.
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A grand jury indicted the suspect, 66-year-old Chunli Zhao. Prosecutors say he was a disgruntled employee.
His murder trial is set for April.
In Half Moon Bay, there is a move toward creating a permanent structure at a local park. Julissa Acosta is a community services analyst with the city of Half Moon Bay.
According to Acosta, the space would be a tribute to the farm workers' legacy. The shooting exposed farm workers' deplorable conditions at the two facilities. Many were living in shipping containers with no running water or electricity.
"You can leave notes if you want, public comments at a later date. We choose the nearby park, because it is bigger for an interactive display," said Acosta.On Friday night, there will be a vigil to also pay respects to those who lost their lives two years ago.