CLOQUET, Minn. – Friends and family gathered for a candlelight vigil outside the Super 8 in Cloquet to honor the memory of Shellby Trettel, a 22-year-old woman who tragically lost her life in a shooting at the hotel where she had worked for five years.
Shellby was a beloved employee at the Super 8, and her family organized the vigil to pay tribute to her. Her father, Tim Trettle, and her aunt addressed the crowd, expressing their grief and disbelief at the senseless act of violence that took Shellby’s life.
The community came together to support the Trettel family and to remember Shellby as a bright, young woman with her whole life ahead of her. The vigil served as a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of gun violence on individuals, families, and communities.
As the investigation into the shooting continues, the Cloquet community is grappling with the loss of Shellby and another individual who was killed in the tragic incident. The vigil provided a space for people to come together, mourn, and seek comfort in each other’s presence.
The loss of Shellby Trettel has left a deep wound in the Cloquet community, and those who knew and loved her are left struggling to make sense of the senseless violence that stole her life. The vigil was a testament to the outpouring of love and support for Shellby’s family and a reminder of the impact of gun violence on small communities like Cloquet.
This tragic event has left the community reeling and in mourning, as they come to terms with the devastating loss of Shellby Trettel and the impact of gun violence on their town. The vigil offered a moment of reflection and unity in the face of an unimaginable tragedy. Cloquet will continue to come together to honor Shellby’s memory and advocate for meaningful action to prevent future acts of senseless violence.