Vigil Held For Chesley Patterson, Slain Manager Of Popular Little Italy Restaurant
BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Coworkers and loved ones of Chesley Patterson gathered Wednesday in Little Italy to honor him with a vigil. Patterson, a manager at La Scala Ristorante Italiano, was killed early Monday morning, according to the restaurant.
Co-workers told WJZ he was fatally shot near the intersection of Eastern Avenue and South Broadway in Fells Point just after midnight. The shooting happened shortly after Patterson closed up shop and was on the way home.
Dozens gathered to honor their friend and coworker Wednesday night to talk about and shed tears over Patterson. Those who knew Patterson said he was like family and was loved by everyone.
The city shut down part of Eastern Avenue for the vigil, and the owners of the restaurant have invited anyone to come out and honor "Chesco" Patterson.
Hundreds are gathered outside La Scala to remember Chesley Patterson - the general manager of La Scala who was shot and killed early Monday morning. Those who know him tell me he was loved by many and will be missed @wjz #baltimore pic.twitter.com/wpglKAIbRl
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