Vigil honors couple killed by gun violence on one-year anniversary of deaths

SOUTH BEND, Ind. - Loved ones held a vigil Monday night for a couple killed one year ago outside Antonio's Bar in South Bend.

Brandon Smith, 31, and 22-year-old Shae Zeiger were killed outside the bar on Franklin Street on December 19, 2021.

The victims' families are still seeking justice for the couple.  

"This is hard, I do not wish this on any parent," said Michael Smith, Brandon Smith's father. "I've been going through this for a year. We both have, and it's very stressful, the thing is they were wrongfully taken from us. But something needs to be done, for justice for all the kids out here. All I want to do is say if anybody knows anything, please call Crime Stoppers, anything that will help us get justice for Brandon and Shae."

If you have any information, you can send an anonymous tip to Michiana Crime Stoppers online or by phone at 574-288-STOP.