The community mourns the loss of 20-year-old Mariana Gómez, killed Monday evening by a stray bullet during a shooting on Fifth Street. What began as a routine evening in a bustling shopping district turned tragic when gunfire erupted around 5:30 p.m. Mariana, on her way to submit a résumé, was struck while seeking cover.
Witnesses described chaos as people ran for safety. Despite immediate aid, Mariana died at a nearby hospital. A 45-year-old shopkeeper, the apparent target, was also killed. Police quickly pursued and arrested a 17-year-old suspect with prior weapons charges. Authorities vow justice as residents demand stronger action against rising gun violence in the district.
