On June 1, 2025, the city of San Antonio, Texas, was the scene of a new tragedy linked to gun violence. Hector Rubio, a 17-year-old Hispanic youth, lost his life after being shot during a graduation party in the south of the city. He was celebrating the end of the school year when he was the victim of the shooting that abruptly ended his life and his dreams.
Héctor Rubio, the youngest of six siblings, was about to finish high school and dreamed of becoming a professional barber, according to family members.
Message from his sister on GoFundMe
Hector Rubio’s older sister, Bianca, opened a GoFundMe campaign to solicit community support for funeral expenses.
In his message, he shared the deep pain the family is going through:
“We lost my little brother to gun violence. He was celebrating the end of the school year. Hector would have graduated next year.”
“He had a big heart, a smile that lit up the room and a great future ahead of him. He was the youngest of 6 children and now we only have memories of him.”
“We are planning an unexpected funeral for my little brother. Any donation helps.”
Ongoing police investigation
San Antonio authorities have initiated an investigation to clarify the facts.
So far, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting and death of Hector Rubio.
Héctor Rubio estaba por terminar la escuela secundaria
Police are seeking the cooperation of anyone with information about the incident in order to identify the person responsible and bring them to justice.
Gun violence continues to be a persistent problem at youth events in the United States.
Leaving many Hispanic families exposed to irreparable tragedies.
Hispanic community support
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The local community and numerous social media users have shown their solidarity with Hector Rubio’s family, sharing the campaign and sending messages of support.
This case has reignited the debate about safety at youth parties and the urgency of implementing effective prevention measures.
How can you collaborate?
1.Donate. You can financially support the Rubio family through their GoFundMe campaign, where they are raising funds to cover unexpected funeral costs.
2. Provide information. If you have information about the perpetrator, contact the San Antonio Police Department.
3. Share your story. Spread the word about Hector Rubio’s case to raise awareness about the impact of gun violence on Hispanic youth in the U.S.
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