New York Metropolis native Kevin Mares was killed Sunday within the La Perla neigborhood of San Juan, Puerto Rico. The 25-year-old was visiting the island to see a Unhealthy Bunny live performance.
Mares was fatally shot within the early morning hours, exterior of a nightclub known as Shelter for Mistreated Males. The taking pictures befell when a number of folks close to Mares started arguing and one pulled out a gun and shot not less than three folks, the Related Press reported.
Murder detective Sgt. Arnaldo Ruiz instructed the AP that Mares was an harmless bystander within the scenario and {that a} pair of siblings from La Perla stay hospitalized after being shot. No arrests have but been made.
Mares was joined by his girlfriend and two mates in Puerto Rico. It was his accomplice who ended up delivering the information of his loss of life to Mares’ dad and mom.
“I stated, ‘What occurred?’ She stated, ‘I’m sorry. We misplaced him,’ ” Hector Mares, Kevin’s father, instructed CBS Information New York.
“Whoever did this, took from us a bit of us, you recognize?” Kevin’s mom, Sandra Mares, added.
A longtime Unhealthy Bunny fan, Mares and his mates have been persistently in attendance of the “La Mudanza” singer’s concert events and had been prepping for his or her San Juan journey for months.
“Each time Unhealthy Bunny comes right here, they go to most all of his concert events,” Sandra Mares stated.
Mares — whose dad and mom are initially from Mexico — was born and raised within the East Elmhurst neighborhood of Queens and was finding out to be a veterinarian at LaGuardia Group School.
“He acquired plenty of desires. He was working as a vet technician. And on the similar time he was finding out,” his father instructed ABC 7 New York.
“He was about to suggest to [his girlfriend] this fall. Yeah. He needed to do one thing particular. He shared that with us,” his mom added. “He was a beautiful son. He cared about all of us, his household, mates. He has plenty of mates who’s actually going to overlook him, too.”
Now, the Mares household is asking for anybody with details about the shooter and extra specifics in regards to the incident to please step ahead.
“What we’re asking the folks is, if anyone is aware of what occurred, who did this, [to say something],” his mom instructed CBS. “We don’t know [anything]. We would like justice.”
The household is presently making efforts towards having Mares’ physique returned residence, however it stays in Puerto Rico because the investigation into his loss of life continues to be ongoing.
Kevin’s father began a GoFundMe to lift sufficient cash — the marketing campaign’s goal is presently $50,000 — to plan Kevin’s funeral preparations.
“Kevin Mares was a deeply liked son, devoted buddy, and a supply of inspiration to everybody who knew him. His wholehearted kindness, adventurous spirit, and unwavering dedication to household made him a pillar of power for his family members,” the GofundMe web page states. “Household was on the middle of every part he did, and his sudden passing has left an unfillable void in our lives. … Your help will assist us honor Kevin’s reminiscence and provides him the farewell he deserves.”
