Community Rallies in Pasadena to Raise Awareness of Youth Gun Violence

United by Tragedy

• 💔 Two families, each having lost an 18-year-old to gun violence, organized a rally in Pasadena to honor their loved ones.
• 🔍 Families like the De La O's, mourning 18-year-old Max, are still seeking answers and leads months after the incident.
• 😔 Nancy Gutierrez lost her son, Miguel Anel Gonzalez Jr., also 18, in a robbery that turned deadly.

"Stop the Violence" Event

• 🤝 Gutierrez connected with the De La O family and decided to organize a "Stop the Violence" event.
• 🚗 The event gathered vendors and car clubs from across Houston to raise awareness.
• 🗓️ Organizers hope to make this a recurring event to support other grieving families.

Alarming Statistics and Call for Action

• 📈 Statewide juvenile homicide charges in Texas increased by 108% from 2019 to 2024, according to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
• 📣 These families urge the community to understand the seriousness of youth gun violence and help raise awareness.
• 🙏 They hope for increased community involvement to prevent more families from experiencing similar heartbreak.