– Backyard wedding groom shot in head during robbery
– Police say groom shot in head during backyard wedding robbery.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
A joyous celebration turned into a horrifying ordeal for a St. Louis couple as their backyard wedding was disrupted by a violent attack. According to reports from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police, the groom, 32-year-old Francisco Gonzalez, was shot in the head by two masked men during the early hours of Saturday following their Friday night ceremony.
The incident took place around 1 a.m. as guests were gathered in the backyard. Two individuals wearing ski masks entered the property and initiated a robbery, with one suspect rummaging through the pockets of the attendees while the other held Gonzalez at gunpoint.
Yaribeth Pena, the bride’s sister, described the terrifying moment when the masked men barged in, prompting her to seek help immediately. She recounted hearing the gunshot that left her new brother-in-law critically injured.
Gonzalez, described as a devoted family man by Pena, is currently fighting for his life in a local hospital. The couple, who have been together for ten years and have two children, are now facing a harrowing ordeal as Gonzalez undergoes medical treatment.
Surveillance footage captured a glimpse of the two perpetrators approaching the property before fleeing the scene. Despite the availability of this footage, no arrests have been made in connection with the attack.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation. Individuals can contact CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-8477 or submit tips online through the CrimeStoppers website.
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