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Hundreds attend vigil for man shot, killed outside Seattle church
News FOX 13 Seattle ^ | August 4, 2025 6:11am PDT | Jennifer Dowling

Posted on 08/05/2025 6:00:53 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum

The Brief

SEATTLE - Hundreds turned out to remember "LeBron Givaun", also known as Christopher "LeBron" Castleberry on Sunday night during a vigil outside Pursuit NW Church in the University District. 

LeBron was shot and killed near the steps of his church on Thursday evening while attending a youth BBQ with his wife and young son. Police believe it was a targeted shooting.

His family, including his mom and wife, attended Sunday's church services and 9 p.m. vigil.  The pastor says the church will be there to support his family during this difficult time.    

The 28-year-old was gunned down on Thursday during the BBQ, which started at around 7 p.m. The shooting was witnessed by a number of young church members.

"It broke my heart. It broke everybody else’s heart," said Isaiah Resendez, who attends Pursuit Church.

"My nephew goes to church here, and he was in the middle of it all. That’s the other thing. I am supporting my nephew as well, because he needs all the support right now," said Kenny Fields, another Pursuit Church member.

"It’s beautiful to see us all come together, stand together as a community, even in a tragic time when most people would be scared to come to a place like this," said Resendez.

"Hopefully they will catch the person that did it and put them in custody. So you just pray. If you are a praying...

(Excerpt) Read more at fox13seattle.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; US: Washington
KEYWORDS: seattle; washington

1 posted on 08/05/2025 6:00:53 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
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To: E. Pluribus Unum; governsleastgovernsbest; Liz; Red Badger; SunkenCiv

Prejudiced Alert!

See, the story, full of compassion and righteous anger, includes the victim’s first and last name, his favorite nicknames, and his very prominent church affiliation.

If it were a white man as the perp, we would ne “Erick Robert Rudolf’ed” in every sentence - including his middle name and mug shot.


2 posted on 08/05/2025 6:28:55 PM PDT by Robert A Cook PE (Method, motive, and opportunity: No morals, shear madness and hatred by those who cheat.)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

The Pastor of The New River Church in Arizona 2 months ago Also was Targeted.
Not to Diminish This Young Pastor.
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Be Not Surprised if The World hates You
For the Preaching of Christ Crucified and His Resurrection to the
Right Hand of God the Father.


3 posted on 08/05/2025 7:40:49 PM PDT by Big Red Badger (ALL Things Will be Revealed !)
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To: Big Red Badger

Thank You. Amen, and well said.


4 posted on 08/05/2025 8:00:57 PM PDT by InkStone (ONLY returning to Faith in God, thru Jesus Yeshua, will save America)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Media cites thousands when lefties are only hundreds

So with the law of lying media of inversion

It was probably thousands not hundreds


5 posted on 08/06/2025 12:45:47 AM PDT by cuz1961
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To: E. Pluribus Unum
"LeBron Givaun", also known as Christopher "LeBron" Castleberry

Say what?

6 posted on 08/06/2025 5:45:43 AM PDT by Tommy Revolts
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Prayers to the victim’s family...


7 posted on 08/06/2025 5:47:51 AM PDT by DeplorableTrumpSupporter (FKA ConservaTeen)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

It’s Seattle, even if they catch the guy odds are good he face any real justice.


8 posted on 08/06/2025 7:44:26 AM PDT by Mastador1
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

“ The targeted shooting…”

The article never explains why he was targeted or who they suspect of shooting him.


9 posted on 08/06/2025 8:48:16 AM PDT by VanShuyten ("...that all the donkeys were dead. I know nothing as to the fate of the less valuable anima)
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