KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A memorial now sits in front of El Mercado Fresco on Longview Road for Gande Salamed. Kansas City Missouri Police said he is one of two men who were shot and killed outside the store Sunday morning.

KCPD said both Salamed and another man were shot and killed at the front of the store.

They said there was some interaction, but it’s not clear what exactly led up to it.

KCTV talked with people who knew him personally and worked with him, including Anthony Estrada.

They said Salamed was a major asset to the Hispanic community in South Kansas City.

“He was a part of their daily routine. If you’re here e day and see the same person greeting you at the store,” he said. They become someone you associate with. It’s not just El Mercado Fresco. It’s Gande. It’s Gande’s

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