During the afternoon of Monday, June 16, which should be a cheerful celebration of the Father’s Day In the West Fest Carnival, located in the city of West Valley, Utahquickly became the most heartbreaking night for a couple Guatemalanwho suffered the loss of his eight -month -old baby, one of his twin children.
“Our precious son was tragically taken from us in the middle of the crossfire of an act of violence meaningless. We are devastated and struggling to process this loss unimaginable“Anderson said on social networks and Mehili Garcíathe baby’s parents who were in the carriage when the shooting exploded.
According to the couple, their greatest desire is to be able to take their son back to Guatemalato rest in peace surrounded by your family and loved ones. Therefore, Anderson and Mehili went to their community in search of support during this difficult time, with the aim of receiving any contributionhowever small.
“With love, all donations will help us cover the costs to transfer our baby home and provide him with the burial worthy that he deserves. Thank you all my heart for your compassion, your prayers and support, “added the Guatemalans, who began using the platform GOFUNDME to be able to raise online funds.
Guatemalans of mourning for the death of his 8 -month -old baby in a shooting
According to KUTVa television station located in Salt Lake City, UtahThe Guatemalans were in the West Fest Carnival, which offers free concerts to celebrate the efforts of young people, when a 16 -year -old suspect suddenly opened fire, killing their eight -month -old son and two other assistants of the festival.
“The Guatemalan family was heading to a supermarket When Anderson García saw the Carnival on the other side of the street, in Centennial Park, and decided to take his family there. The victim’s father later said they were already withdrawing from the place, but stopped to observe a vehicle when they heard the shots“Kutv added.
“I told my wife to run because those were shots. I pushed her out of the way and all I did was use my body to cover the children. I preferred that the shots reach me before my children, “Anderson added, who tried to use his body to cover the carriagebut his little son received a Mortal shot
The family native to Guatemala indicated that it is devastated for the loss of his baby, who was a twin born after years of fighting infertility. Both parents declared to local media of West Valley that they cannot understand how something like this could happen to their innocent son of only eight months.
“I have the heart and soul shattered. For years I struggled against the infertility And finally I was blessed with two children. My baby was very happy, “said Mehili, who confessed that his son was learning to crawl And that many people loved him. “What was going to be a great celebration became the most heartbreaking night,” he concluded.
The news has dismayed the inhabitants of West Valley, who mentioned that the situation is heartbreaking For all: “There is a connection between the twins. So I am sure that the baby is going to miss his brother. We are praying for the family,” added one of the neighbors interviewed by local media.