Caylee Hammack Was Performing Before Gilroy Garlic Fest Shooting

The country singer had just left the event when the shooting broke out.

(Gilroy, CA)  --  Country music singer Caylee Hammack was at the Gilroy Garlic Festival movements before a gunman opened fire on the crowd. 

Shots rang out Sunday afternoon at the food festival near San Jose, California. 

At least three people were killed and eleven others were hurt. 

Hammack reached out to fans on Instagram, saying the band left right before the shooting. 

Waterloo Revival, King Calaway and McKenna Faith were also scheduled to perform that day. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Love so much that hate can’t get in. Sending my love to Gilroy. ♥️

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