Javier Javi Jorge-Reyes, 40, was killed on June 12, 2016, in the mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. He was one of 49 people killed when a lone gunman, Omar Mateen, attacked the popular LGBTQ+ venue; Mateen was later killed by police. Javier was originally from Guayama, Puerto Rico, and worked as a makeup artist and as a supervisor at Gucci. Friends and colleagues remembered him for a vibrant, outgoing personality and dedication to his craft.

The attack prompted extensive local and federal investigations into Mateen’s motives and any possible connections; officials concluded he acted alone and that he had pledged allegiance to ISIS during the attack. In the aftermath, survivors and victims’ families pursued legal actions related to the shooter’s employer, the handling of raised funds, and other disputes.

Does anyone who knew Javier or his work as a makeup artist and supervisor at Gucci have memories or information to share?