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VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - A candlelight vigil for Edgewater Police Officer David Jewell is expected to take place Friday in Edgewater. Jewell was shot and killed while off-duty Monday at a Circle K gas station in Ormond-by-the-Sea.
Here's how you can watch and stream the event live.
Officer David Jewell candlelight vigil: How to watch, stream
What we know:
The candlelight vigil for Jewell is expected to take place at 6 p.m. Friday at the Edgewater Alliance Church, which is located at 310 N. Ridgewood Ave. in Edgewater.
The Jewell family is inviting the community to come together, reflect and pay tribute to Jewell's service.
"Let us stand united in support of his family, friends and fellow EPD officers," the Edgewater Police Department (EPD) said.
EPD shared a map showing parking areas ahead of the event. Officials are asking the public to be respectful of surrounding businesses and to be patient with the department, as they expect a large attendance.
(Credit: Edgewater Police Department)
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Several events in Jewell's honor have already taken place this week, including a prayer event on Wednesday at the police station and a procession to escort his body from the Volusia County Medical Examiner's Office on Thursday.
What's next:
Jewell's family said a funeral for Jewell will be held in the near future, but the event will remain private.
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Candlelight vigil for fallen officer David Jewell
There will be a candlelight vigil for fallen officer David Jewell on Friday night at the Edgewater Alliance Church. Jewell was shot and killed at a Circle K gas station on Monday.
Who was David Jewell?
Dig deeper:
Law enforcement agencies across Florida have issued statements on social media, sending their condolences to Jewell's family, colleagues and friends. Those who knew Jewell said he will be remembered as someone who dedicated years of his life to public service, as well as someone who anyone could rely on.
Jewell was a police officer with the EPD, which he joined in June 2023.
"David was a guy that you could rely on for anything," Acting Edgewater Police Chief Charles Geiger said. "You'd never hear a bad thing about him."
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Before joining Edgewater, Jewell worked for the Volusia Sheriff's Office (VSO) in the communications unit. In 2020, he received the "Telecomunicator of the Quarter" distinction, according to VSO's Facebook page.
Officer David Jewell
"Jewell was honored for his calm professionalism during a crash involving two critically injured young patients on May 19, 2020," the Facebook post reads. "TC Jewell was praised for his work on a fire dispatch channel for his outstanding job on this call. In addition, he continues to represent the communications center in a positive and professional manner."
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Jewell also previously worked for the Lake Helen Police Department, where he started his law enforcement career as a reserve police officer in 2012.
"Officer Jewell, commonly referred to as ‘DJ’ among his fellow officers, was an asset to the agency and well liked among his peers," Lake Helen Police Department Chief Robert B. Mullins said. "In my nearly 28 years of law enforcement experience, I have never encountered a more friendly, kind-hearted officer than David Jewell. It is devastating that he was taken from us so senselessly. ‘DJ’ was and will always be one of us, and he will never be replaced."
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Growing memorial for fallen Edgewater police officer
The community is continuing to mourn the death of Edgewater police officer David Jewell. Jewell was allegedly shot and killed while he was off-duty on Monday at a Circle K gas station by the clerk. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz is showing us how the community is remembering Jewell.
How you can help
What you can do:
The EPD shared two links to support the family of Jewell: one for a meal train and the other a GoFundMe link.
What happened to Officer David Jewell?
The backstory:
Jewell, who was off-duty at the time, was ambushed, shot and killed by the clerk inside a Circle K gas station Monday afternoon in Ormond-by-the-Sea. Jewell died after he was shot execution-style 24 times, officials said.
Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood told reporters the suspect reportedly admitted to shooting Jewell, and he knew the difference between right and wrong. He also reportedly told detectives he shot Jewell because he was having a "bad day."
The suspect, Eduardo Felipe Labrada Machado, made his first appearance in court on Tuesday, where a judge denied him a $1 million bond. He is facing a charge of first-degree murder.
The investigation into the shooting remains active and ongoing.
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Edgewater Police Officer shot, killed at Circle K: Full press conference
The Volusia Sheriff's Office (VSO) says an off-duty Edgewater police officer was ambushed, shot and killed by the clerk inside a Circle K gas station Monday afternoon in Ormond-by-the-Sea. The suspect, Eduardo Felipe Labrada Machado, has been arrested. Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood hosted a press conference on Tuesday morning to give more updates.
The Source: This story was written based on information gathered from previous reporting and shared by the Edgwater Police Department (EPD).