The convenience store employee who was killed yesterday at the 76 gas station on 15th Ave. has been identified by family members.

The Seattle Times is reporting that the victim is 28 year-old Manish Melwani of Lynnwood. “This was my brother-in-law that was killed so violently,” said Komal Herkishnani. “Our family is forever broken now. Please, if anyone has any information, please call 911.” Neighbors say Manish was nice to everyone. “He was an amazing human,” said a My Ballard reader. “He brought a smile to our faces every night we stopped in. We are torn to pieces over this.”

Earlier: Photos and video of gas station murder suspect