Community rallies around beloved Tacoma bagel shop after co-owner killed in New Orleans
Jan 8, 2024, 3:56 PM
(Photo from 成人X站 7)
(Photo from 成人X站 7)
The owner of a beloved Tacoma bagel shop was shot and killed in New Orleans late last week.
Jake Carter, the co-owner of Howdy Bagels, was on vacation with his husband Daniel when he was killed in a random shooting near Bourbon Street on Friday, Jan. 5.
础肠肠辞谤诲颈苍驳听, someone walked up, fired at Jake, and walked away.
Carter started Howdy Bagels with Daniel after they both lost their jobs during the pandemic. Their business quickly gained popularity, with eager customers often waiting in line for hours at the Proctor Farmers Market and various Seattle and Tacoma pop-ups.
聽was set up on behalf of Daniel and Howdy Bagel, raising over $166,000 in just a day. The GoFundMe had initially set a goal to raise $50,000.
鈥淚f you knew Jake, you know he was someone who exuded kindness, warmth, and genuine care to everyone he met,鈥� it reads. 鈥淛ake was one of the brightest spots in the lives of everyone he loved. This loss is immeasurable for our community.鈥�
The GoFundMe will help cover the cost of rent for the business, employee wages, and 鈥渙ther operating expenses.鈥�
