Wrestling match held to honor, Aryah Lipford, toddler shot and killed in Roanoke
Brie Jackson
Wrestling match held in Blacksburg to honor Aryah Lipford. (Copyright by WSLS - All rights reserved)
BLACKSBURG (WSLS 10) - A benefit was held this weekend to honor Aryah Lipford.
The toddler was shot and killed earlier this year in Roanoke. The incident happened days before her second birthday.
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Simply Perfect Entertainment held wrestling matches at the Blacksburg Recreation Center. Dozens of people attended the event.
Organizers said proceeds will go toward Aryah's family.
Before the event started all the wrestlers got on stage and held a moment of silence for Aryah. Organizers said they also hope to raise awareness about domestic violence.
Warner Hunter III plead guilty to charges related to the shooting death of Aryah Lipford on July 16. Lipford's mother, Rachael Quesenberry, was also shot, but survived.