Victoria Li Mandri Buzzo, 54, was one of eight people killed in a mass shooting at Salon Meritage in Seal Beach, California, on October 12, 2011. The attack happened shortly before 1:30 PM when Scott Evans Dekraai entered the salon armed with multiple weapons and wearing body armor. Dekraai’s rampage is described as being triggered by a bitter custody dispute with his ex-wife, Michelle Marie Fournier, who was also among the victims.

Victoria was remembered by family and friends as vibrant and caring; her mother, Ann Li Mandri, said Victoria walked through life with a little dance of happiness. Victoria’s husband David, their two sons and a younger brother survived her. Dekraai was arrested during a traffic stop less than half a mile from the salon, found wearing a bulletproof vest and in possession of multiple firearms. The case drew extensive legal proceedings and intense public attention.