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Family and friends of Yoendris Campos, a 33-year-old Cuban who was shot and killed this week in an apartment building in Hialeah, are seeking financial assistance to cover his funeral expenses.
Through a campaign on the platform GoFundMe, the victim's loved ones are seeking to raise funds to give Campos “the burial he deserves,” the post states.
The initiative, organized by Ana Vega, remembers Yoendris as a hard-working man, devoted to his family, and beloved by his community.
The description states that his friends called him “Gaspacho” and that he was never involved in illegal activities. “He was just in the wrong place,” they lament.
"He left behind a whole family and friends who loved him. Through this GoFundMe, we want to help his mother give him a dignified farewell," the campaign text states.
The homicide occurred on Tuesday afternoon, around 3:00 p.m., in an apartment located in the block of 710 East 9th Street, near 7th Avenue.
According to reports from the Hialeah Police, Campos was shot by a neighbor, identified as Pedro Blanco, 55 years old, who was arrested at the scene and is facing first-degree murder charges.
The authorities explained that the aggressor knocked on the door of an apartment where Campos was visiting. When he received no response, he returned to his home.
When Campos finally opened the door to see who had called, Blanco returned armed and shot him.
“He just came to visit, they were going to fix a car. They knocked on the door and when he opened it, that man shot him,” declared his cousin Braulio, visibly affected, to Telemundo 51. “He was the head of the family and had a young daughter in Cuba,” he added.
Campos emigrated from El Vedado, in Havana, seven years ago.
The police classified the incident as an isolated event.
Frequently asked questions about the murder of Yoendris Campos in Hialeah
Who was Yoendris Campos and how did his assassination occur in Hialeah?
Yoendris Campos was a 33-year-old Cuban who was shot by a neighbor in Hialeah, Florida. The crime occurred while Campos was visiting an apartment. Pedro Blanco, the assailant, knocked on the apartment door and, upon receiving no response, returned armed and shot Campos. Campos was very well-liked in his community and had no history of illegal activities.
What measures are being taken for the funeral of Yoendris Campos?
The family and friends of Yoendris Campos have launched a campaign on GoFundMe to raise funds for his funeral expenses. They are striving to give Campos a dignified farewell, who left behind a family in Cuba, including a young daughter. The campaign has been organized by Ana Vega, highlighting the positive impact Campos had on his community.
What is the legal situation of the alleged assailant of Yoendris Campos?
Pedro Blanco, the alleged aggressor, was arrested at the scene and faces first-degree murder charges. The Hialeah police have classified the incident as isolated and continue to investigate the case. Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the authorities to assist in the investigation.
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