Family of Lake Worth Beach shooting victim says he’s ‘doing wonderful’

LANTANA, Fla. — Members of Reginald Gordon II’s family say it’s been a difficult week, but they feel some weight has been lifted off their shoulders following the arrests.

Morey Pinard III, 23, and Michael Vititoe, 29, were arrested in connection with Tuesday’s shooting at the Rock Irish Pub in Lake Worth Beach.

“We were going through all these emotions and it was hard to get a straight answer for the first six to seven hours we were there in the morning,” said his son, Reginald Gordon III.

His son says Reginald Gordon II has been kitchen manager for 20 years at Old Key Lime House. He was one of four men shot.

In the shooting, Christopher Allen and Steven Stratis were killed, while Gordon and another victim were taken to the hospital.

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“It was a sigh of relief that he was out of the trauma unit, the surgeries, everything, but it was still a little difficult because it was still unknown,” Gordon said.

The Gordon family is relieved to learn that suspects Pinard III and Vititoe were arrested Wednesday evening.

“Sure, you’ll feel like some weight has been lifted off your chest, but ultimately it’s just beginning,” Gordon said.

The fight has begun for his father, who continues his fight in hospital and has undergone three surgeries.

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Gordon says his family feels relieved to learn the suspects were arrested Wednesday evening.

“Honestly, he’s doing great,” Gordon shared. “He’s handling it the best he can. He’s in good spirits. Any chance he gets to give a thumbs up, wave.

Gordon hopes justice will be served for his father and the other men.

“At the end of the day, the community, the judges, the jury, whoever makes the decision, is going to make sure that it’s taken care of properly, because it just doesn’t respect human life,” Gordon said . “It was inappropriate, unnecessary and, I mean, it’s disgusting in a way.”

Gordon’s family started a GoFundMe to help cover medical costs. Allen’s family also started one to help alleviate funeral costs.

Old Key Lime House will host a benefit concert for the victims and their families on December 22.