Friends of Richard “Chris” Yeager who was violently shot and killed delivering pizza last week, are paying tribute and raising money.

GrandPre’s along N. Rampart St. is where Richard “Chris” Yeager came to play his karaoke and be with friends.

“We did karaoke every weekend,” says Darrius Summers. “He was the DJ providing all the songs.”

“Tonight we’re singing for Chris,” says owner Ken GrandPre. “When I bought this bar, I inherited him.”

It’s at GrandPre’s where they decided to do a little something special Wednesday night to remember a man who to them, was much more than a media headline for the violent way he died.

“Everybody loved Chris,” say friend Matt Deos. “Chris was just one of those people you instantly got a long with.”

“He was a friend who I cared a lot about,” says Summers. “Chris would want us to be happy, to sing and have a good time.”

There’s some peace of mind and closure knowing two suspects are in custody.

Shane Hughes and Rendell Brown, both 16, have been charged with first-degree murder in the September 22nd shooting homicide.

“I really hope they do get everything thrown at them,” says Summers. “I’m glad they’re being tried as adults.”

“It would have been more comforting if the ankle bracelets would have helped prevent the crime,” says GrandPre.

The celebration of Chris Yeager’s life is tarnished knowing one teen suspect is still on the loose.

Police are searching for Brown’s brother Rejean, who is younger by a year or two.

“What were they on the streets at midnight for him to be shot?” argues Deos. “If someone had done their job my friend would have still been alive.”

On top of Wednesday’s fundraiser at GrandPre’s, Domino’s Mid-City has raised thousands of dollars to help with unexpected family expenses.

Funeral services for Yeager are Saturday in Nashville, TN.

“Tonight is about having fun,” says GrandPre. “Chris wouldn’t have wanted the music to stop.”