Bend City Councilors released a statement relating to the fatal shooting in downtown Bend early Sunday morning:
“We mourn the loss of Barry Washington Jr., who was killed this weekend in Downtown Bend. He was a son, a friend, and a member of this community. We must dig deep and examine ourselves and the systems and culture that have brought us to the point where a young person is shot and killed in our downtown. Gun violence is a routine part of life in other places. We do not accept it here. Mr. Washington’s death was totally preventable. We call on the community to come together and focus on how we can prevent these tragedies from happening in the city we all love. We call for justice and support for Mr. Washington’s family as they grieve this tragic loss.”
This message was endorsed by:
Rita Schenkelberg
Sally Russell (Mayor)
Megan Perkins
Melanie Kebler
Gena Goodman Campbell
Barb Campbell
Anthony Broadman
