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Family Mourns Son Lost in Targeted Shooting
5 Aug
Summary
- A 21-year-old man was fatally shot in Yonkers, with four teenagers injured.
- The victim, Brandon Garcia, was visiting from Virginia and was not involved in gangs.
- A 15-year-old suspect faces murder charges; family calls for gun violence action.
A devastating targeted shooting in Yonkers on Sunday night resulted in the death of 21-year-old Brandon Garcia and the injury of four teenagers. Brandon, who had recently turned 21, was visiting Yonkers from Virginia to see his biological mother. His adoptive parents, Carlos and Rosa Garcia, described him as a "good kid" who was in the "wrong place at the wrong time."
The family vehemently stated that Brandon was not involved in any gang activity, refuting any such speculation. They raised him "the right way" and emphasized his sweet nature. While it remains unclear if Brandon knew the other teenagers involved, the shooting has deeply impacted his family.
A 15-year-old has been arrested and faces charges of murder and attempted murder in connection with the incident. Brandon's father, Carlos Garcia, expressed a strong desire for justice and called for immediate action to remove guns from the streets, citing the prevalence of firearms among young people. The family has established a GoFundMe page to help with funeral expenses.
