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Warriors Invite Gilroy Garlic Festival Shooting Survivors To Game, Kerr Meeting

Survivors cheered on the Warriors and met Head Coach Steve Kerr, who lost his father due to gun violence.

Survivors of the Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting meet Warriors Coach Steve Kerr.
Survivors of the Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting meet Warriors Coach Steve Kerr. ((CBS/KPIX))

SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX 5) — During Monday’s Warriors game against the Memphis Grizzlies, a special group of survivors and their families cheered on the Dubs. The Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting victims also watched the pregame shootaround courtside. For many, this was their first ever game at Chase Center.

“Just kind of surreal, I think it’s a little intimidating to be in a crowded place, but it makes me feel safe knowing that we’re being escorted,” said shooting victim Gabriella Gaus of Santa Cruz.

Read more at CBS San Francisco.

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