Roberto Almaguer was shot and killed on Oct. 13, defending his food truck from a robber.
HOUSTON — Friends and family hosted a fundraiser Friday for aThe goal of the fundraiser was to raise enough money to send his body back to Mexico. On Oct. 13, he and three of his coworkers were closing up for the night when a suspect attempted to rob them at gunpoint along the
. Police said"a scuffle ensued" and spilled over into the food truck's parking lot where Almaguer was shot multiple times defending his business. Urtado said it's been very difficult to lose his friend. They both came to the U.S. from Monterrey 10 years ago with an American dream, but sadly, that dream was ripped away when Almaguer was killed. “Buscamos justicia no se vale que la haiga arrebatado a nuestra amigo de esa manera,” said Urtado.
He wants justice for his friend who he said was a hardworking person with many dreams and just wanted to get ahead in life. Friends said Almaguer had hoped to make enough money so he and his family could move back to live well in Monterrey. He had almost reached that goal. He was going back in December. Now his family will have to take his body home to bury him.to help with burial expenses.
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