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On a tragic Wednesday in Seattle, the life of Joe Vito Albanese, a 52-year-old Caucasian male, was cut short. On May 30, 2012, Albanese was at the Cafe Racer Espresso when a gunman opened fire. The vibrant atmosphere of the coffee shop was shattered by an act of violence that would ultimately claim the lives of five people, including Albanese.
The man responsible for the shooting was identified as 40-year-old Ian L. Stawicki. For reasons that remain unsettled, Stawicki entered the cafe an ...Read More
The man responsible for the shooting was identified as 40-year-old Ian L. Stawicki. For reasons that remain unsettled, Stawicki entered the cafe an ...Read More
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Joe Vito Albanese
Male
White / Caucasian
Seattle
WA
2012-5-30
52
Joe
Vito Albanese
11/09/2025
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I came across some interviews with friends of Joseph Vito Albanese, and they shared such touching me... ...Read More
12/06/2023
12/06/2023
I'm new here, but I’ve been following the Café Racer shooting case for a while and recently stumb... ...Read More
06/20/2023
06/20/2023
