Quusaa “Q” Margarsa, 25, was found dead inside the restaurant on May 9; a 20-year-old man faces murder charges.
SEATTLE — A Seattle nightclub owner is paying tribute to a friend and loyal regular who Shot to death in a restaurant last week.
Amir Azer will rename the Xtadium Lounge this weekend and host a series of events in honor of Quusaa “Q” Margarsa.
“Q is very important to Xtadium,” Azer said. “He was a part of it like I can’t explain… He brought energy to the room. Everybody loved him.”
Starting Friday, the Pioneer Square lounge will temporarily operate as a “Q-tadium” in honor of Margarsa.
“Changing it this week is to show love, tribute and respect for Q. Just like he respects us,” Azer said.
Margarsa, 25, was found dead on the morning of May 9 at the Growler Guys restaurant off Lake City Way, where he was also an employee.
Detectives believe Magsa met the suspect, 20-year-old Lucas Logan, and a woman earlier that night at the Lava Hookah Lounge in North Seattle and then invited them back to the Growler Guys after the bar closed, according to court documents filed Tuesday.
Lucas later Surrender Investigators worked through attorneys after identifying him through surveillance video and witness statements.
As the legal process unfolds, Azer is focused on honoring his friend’s memory.
“Losing Q is a huge loss for us. His energy was so full of life. He would draw you in with his energy,” he said.
The club is located in a part of Pioneer Square that has been particularly hard hit by late-night violence, prompting the Seattle Police Department to increase patrols in the area.
Azer has previously spoken out against violence and worked with City Council members on legislation to address the issues.
“As a community, we need to come together to find ways to combat gun violence [and] Keep guns off the streets. There are too many kids running around with guns. “
Friends described Magatha as the emotional center of his group of friends who made people feel welcome wherever he went. A lifelong resident of Seattle, he attended Nathan Hale High School and was a member of the school’s nationally recognized basketball team in 2016-17.
