Queens Man Killed in Puerto Rico While Attending Bad Bunny Concert

Tragic Loss of Kevin Mahrez

• 💔 A wake was held for Kevin Mahrez, a 25-year-old from Queens, who was shot and killed while on vacation in Puerto Rico.
• 😔 Friends and family gathered at Frederick Funeral Home to mourn the loss of an innocent bystander.
• 🌟 Mahrez was described as kind-hearted, loyal, and was studying to be a veterinarian.

Circumstances of the Shooting

• 🎶 Kevin was in Puerto Rico with his girlfriend and two friends to attend a Bad Bunny concert.
• 🌃 They visited a nightclub in La Perla, a community known for drugs and violence.
• 🔫 An argument outside the club led to an individual, identified as Khalel Jorel Martinez Bristol, firing a gun.
• 🎯 Two other individuals were shot, and Kevin was struck by a stray bullet in the stomach.

Legal Proceedings and Family's Response

• ⚖️ Martinez Bristol, 37, surrendered to authorities and faces first-degree murder charges.
• 💰 He is being held on an $800,000 bond.
• 🙏 Family members expressed sadness but also a desire for forgiveness, stating, "we will forgive him as well because everybody deserves, you know, forgiveness."

Personal Life and Legacy

• 🍳 Kevin had a passion for cooking, growing vegetables, and animals, even rescuing a kitten at his workplace.
• 💍 He was planning to propose to his girlfriend in the fall.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kevin leaves behind his parents, a 15-year-old brother, and numerous friends and family.
• 🕊️ A mass will be held before his cremation.