Downtown McDonald's Owner Donates 20K To Seattle Shooting Victims

SEATTLE, WA — The owner of a McDonald's restaurant in downtown Seattle will donate $20,000 to help offset medical costs for seven people injured in a shooting last month, the company announced Monday. One woman was killed in the Jan. 22 shooting and seven others were injured, including a 9-year-old boy. Investigators arrested the two remaining suspects wanted in connection with the shooting over the weekend in Las Vegas.

David Santillanes owns the McDonald's at the corner of 3rd Avenue and Pine Street, located just a few feet from where the shooting began. Police said three men got into an argument outside his restaurant before firing at least 20 rounds along one of Seattle's busiest downtown blocks.

One woman, 50-year-old Tanya Jackson, died in the shooting and seven others were hospitalized.

A spokesperson for McDonald's said each victim would receive a check for approximately $2,857. Santillanes said he hoped the donation would encourage other local businesses to take similar actions and support one another.

"It is critical we come together as a community to support individuals during distressing times and help in any way we can," Santillanes said.

One suspect in the shooting was charged last week with unlawful possession of a firearm. Police said he was not believed to be the aggressor. Two other men, Marquise Tolbert and William Tolliver, were arrested during a joint operation in Las Vegas Feb. 1. The pair is expected to face charges when they are extradited back to King County.

Recent violence along the Pike/Pine corridor has renewed calls from downtown business owners for better support from the mayor's office and police. Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best announced an expanded gang unit, more emphasis patrols and mobile precincts to help address immediate concerns. Mayor Jenny Durkan pledged to meet with business leaders and work "block by block" to develop solutions.