The Brief
- A 37-year-old man from Washington died at a Tacoma area casino just before Christmas Day.
- Tribal police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident.
- Initial reports point to the man falling through the glass near escalators on the property.
TACOMA, Wash. – Family and friends are honoring the life of Evagelia “Evan” Potifara who fell to his death at the Emerald Queen Casino.
Authorities say he fell through the glass from an upper floor, right before Christmas.
More than 100 friends and family members attended a vigil for the 37-year-old Sunday night. They say he was the glue that held the family together.
“Evan was amazing, he loved everyone,” said Naomi Tagaleo’o, Evan’s Aunt. “Everybody here loved him at some point.”
By the number of people in attendance and the glowing candles in the crowd, it was easy to see that Evan Potifara touched many lives.…