NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — One week ago, a gunman shot and killed a man enjoying Easter brunch with his family at a restaurant in Salemtown.
Sunday, Roasted employees and patrons came together outside the restaurant to honor the life of Allan Beacham and pray for healing.
Beachem was a husband, father, basketball coach, and a military veteran.
He is from Alabama but was in Nashville to celebrate his wife's and brother's birthday at the brunch spot Easter Sunday.
"I stand before you not just as a business owner...but a fellow griever, a neighbor, and a friend," said the owner of Roasted to the crowd of dozens at the vigil Sunday.
"To the family of Allen Beacham and friends, I am praying for you and with you. There's no words to truly express my sorrow."
Angelica Brooks-James, who was at the vigil and often goes to the restaurant, says she wants the Roasted family to know they are loved and supported.
"The community letting her know that we're standing behind her. The community letting her know that we love her," she said.
"Ericka, we love you, we got you, we support you, and we're praying."
46-year-old Anton Rucker is behind bars for the shooting.
Rucker was on the run for several days before being arrested in Kentucky on Wednesday. He will be returned to Nashville to face his charges for the murder of Beachem and the wounding of six others, which included Beachem's wife, brother, and two cousins.
