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Neighbors are concerned with gun violence on the streets of Astoria

The candles surround the site where Gudelia Vallinas, a Mexican mother who died as a victim of armed violence, died.

His passing leaves a family and a community questioning the growing criminal activity in this area of ​​Astoria.

Don Miguel, is the father-in-law of the deceased: “It is very important because there is a lot of weapons here, in a neighborhood where there are good, hard-working families and what happens is all that suffer are innocent families, that is not right.”

Gudelia died Friday after receiving a gunshot wound to the head while returning home from shopping at a nearby store.

Shots were recorded near 48th Street and Broadway and residents in the area believe it was due to a dispute between gang members.

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Following the news, public officials such as State Senator Jéssica Ramos and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards took to social media, calling for an end to gun violence.

“Here there are some bargains. The bargains sometimes they shoot and kill people and that’s what happened. The government that has to look like those bargains, you know how to end those bargains, put them in jail, they are young boys, “said a resident of the area.

The death of Gudelia Vallinas adds to the numerous shootings that have occurred in the city so far in 2021.

NYPD statistics indicate that the number of shooting victims has increased 37% so far this year compared to the same time period in 2020. Violence leaves innocent families suffering the loss of loved ones.

“The family, my son, is … The family is devastated. Because, well, you never expect these things, no, well, yes. [quieren] help something because I would appreciate it, “explained Don Miguel.

The funeral service will take place this March 16. Family members, who are going through difficult times, opened a GoFundMe account for funeral expenses.

Those who wish to contribute can visit the link: gofund.me/551473E6

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