HE WAS CHASING HIS NFL DREAM: HEARTBROKEN FAMILY B...

HE WAS CHASING HIS NFL DREAM: HEARTBROKEN FAMILY BREAKS THEIR SILENCE AFTER 15-YEAR-OLD FOOTBALL STAR WAS STA-BBED TO DE-ATH

Aziel Zacapala.Credit : GoFundMe

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Fifteen-year-old Aziel Zacapala was killed in a stabbing in El Monte, Calif., on July 10
Two adult victims were also injured in the fatal incident
Zacapala’s uncle said he “had big dreams of making it to the big leagues as a football player”

A teenage boy who was stabbed to death during a fight had big dreams for his life, according to his uncle.

Fifteen-year-old Aziel Zacapala was killed in a stabbing near Potrero School in El Monte, Calif., on July 10 at around 1 p.m. local time, according to KTLA.

The stabbing occurred during a fight, the news outlet reported, citing the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department and the El Monte Police Department.

Two adult victims were also injured in the fatal incident.

Pontero School in El Monte, Calif.Google Maps

Zacapala was pronounced dead at a hospital, KTLA reported. The adult victims are in stable condition.

No suspects were found at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

“Investigators are still working to determine whether more than one suspect was involved. Currently, there is no suspect description available,” the sheriff’s department said, per KTLA.

PEOPLE reached out to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department and the El Monte City School District on Sunday, July 12.

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A GoFundMe was created by Daniel Aguilar, who identified himself as Zacapala’s uncle, on Saturday, July 11.

Aguilar remembered Zacapala as “a beloved nephew, friend, son and high school football player.”

“As his uncle Danny, I am heartbroken by this unimaginable loss. Aziel was a good kid, full of promise and kindness, and he had big dreams of making it to the big leagues as a football player,” he wrote in the description. “Just six days ago, Aziel was doing well, spending time with his football friends at Rosemead Park’s 4th of July event, enjoying life and the camaraderie that meant so much to him.”

Aziel Zacapala.GoFundMe

“His dedication to his sport and his positive spirit inspired everyone around him, and his absence leaves a deep void in our family and community,” Aguilar continued.

Aguilar said the teen’s mom is unemployed and raising two other children amid the tragedy.

“Now, she faces the overwhelming daily hardships of supporting her family during this devastating time. We are reaching out to our community with a heavy heart, asking for your support to help his mom as she navigates this painful chapter,” he wrote.

“As a father of three myself, I cannot begin to imagine the pain my sister is experiencing,” the uncle continued.

An X account for Rosemead High School’s football team shared the fundraiser, writing, “Aziel was a bright light in our community, and his loss is deeply felt. His family is facing immense challenges right now and your support can make a real difference.”

SOURCE: https://people.com/teen-boy-stabbed-to-death-during-fight-had-dreams-playing-in-nfl-12016758