A joyful wedding celebration in St. Louis ended in tragedy and fear.
Francisco Manuel Gonzalez, 32, and Dulce Pena-Villa Gonzalez, 32, had just exchanged vows on the evening of June 28 at their family home on Neosho Street in Dutchtown.
The night was meant to be a small, intimate affair, surrounded by loved ones in this quiet suburban neighborhood on the south side of the sprawling city.
As the celebrations continued late into the night, everything changed suddenly and violently.
Around 1 a.m. on July 29, two masked men armed with guns entered the backyard of the residence.
Witnesses described how the masked men, wearing ski masks, announced a robbery, shocking everyone present.
One of the assailants proceeded to search the wedding guests, while the other held Francisco Gonzalez at gunpoint.
The situation escalated suddenly when a gunshot rang out, critically injuring Gonzalez.
The robbers left immediately after the gunshot, taking nothing with them
His wife's sister, Yaribeth Peña, who was present during the attack, described the chaos and disbelief that followed.
Despite the attackers leaving empty-handed, the damage inflicted was profound.
Francisco Gonzalez was rushed to the hospital, where he remains in critical condition, fighting for his life.
The family, devastated and in disbelief, has since rallied around him, hoping and praying for his recovery.
In response to this senseless violence, a GoFundMe campaign was launched to assist with the overwhelming medical expenses and the impact on their lives.
The couple, who had been together for a decade and share two young children, now face an uncertain future as the investigation into the incident continues.
Family members have reported small signs of progress in Francisco's condition, giving them hope in this dark times
As the community waits for justice and healing, the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department continues to investigate, seeking to identify and apprehend the perpetrators responsible for this tragic event.
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