In the middle of a violent week in Wilmington, a dear friend to many, James Dominguez, 25, was shot and killed. He was driving home from work around 5 p.m. when he was shot at the corner of PCH and Wilmington Blvd. No one seems to know why this happened.

This is a tragic event not only because he was so young, but also because his son is left without a father, and his parents are left without a son. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. James had a great smile and a charming personality that lit up any room. He was always the life of the party.

As of now, we don’t know of a suspect or a motive. This gun violence has been a problem in Wilmington for a long time. I only hope this does not set off a chain reaction of retaliation where more people are irrationally gunned down. Violence is not the answer!