Gone Too Soon: Remembering Alonso
He was only 14. A child with a life just beginning—cut short by gunfire before help could reach him. When officers arrived at Sunlight Townhomes on Monday evening, they found Alonso lying still, struck by bullets that stole his future in an instant.
Despite the desperate efforts of medics, Alonso didn’t survive.
In the aftermath, neighbors watched in disbelief. Witnesses spoke. Police moved swiftly and arrested another young boy—another child caught in a moment that changed two lives forever. Authorities have shared few details, citing the ages of those involved. They’ve assured the public there is no ongoing threat, but the heartbreak remains.
Two families are now grieving in different ways. One mourning the loss of a son who will never come home. The other facing the devastating weight of a future rewritten by violence.
This isn’t just a tragedy—it’s a call for reflection. For care. For action. Because no child should ever be remembered this way.
Our deepest sympathy goes to Alonso’s family, friends, and all who loved him. May they find comfort in each other, and strength in the memories they hold close.
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