A young Cuban woman residing in Arizona, in the United States, died last Saturday, allegedly due to an accidental gunshot fired by another person, according to preliminary reports.
The victim has been identified as Susel Borges Castillo, a 22-year-old originally from Moa, Holguín. According to crime reporter Niover Licea, Borges had been in the United States for about five to six months and left behind a three-year-old daughter in Cuba.
Unanswered Questions Surrounding the Incident
Licea pointed out that the circumstances surrounding the Cuban woman's death remain unclear. According to his sources, one version of events suggests that "the husband of a friend was playing with a firearm and, unfortunately, it discharged," but this information has not been confirmed.
"The reality is that today a Cuban family mourns and has many questions and uncertainties" about the incident, Licea expressed, lamenting the young woman's loss.
A person who identified herself as the victim's mother commented on the tragic incident on the reporter's YouTube channel. "I just hope the full weight of the law comes down on him; he took my daughter’s life just for a game, but I don't believe it," said Suyen Castillo Navarro.
As of now, the identity of the man who fired the gun that killed the Cuban woman has not been disclosed. The incident is under investigation by authorities, and other details about the case remain unknown.
Cubans who have emigrated to the United States in recent years, in the context of the largest migration wave in Cuban history, have been victims of crimes or fatal accidents.
In early July, a brutal femicide claimed the life of a Cuban woman in Irving, Texas. Sucel Gómez, a 42-year-old from Cueto, Holguín, was stabbed to death by her ex-partner.
Yuniesky Díaz Gómez, a 38-year-old from Herradura, Pinar del Río, died after being run over by his girlfriend during an argument outside their home in Lexington, Nebraska.
Details and Investigation of the Arizona Incident
Here are some frequently asked questions and answers regarding the tragic incident involving Susel Borges Castillo in Arizona.
Who was Susel Borges Castillo?
Susel Borges Castillo was a 22-year-old Cuban woman from Moa, Holguín, who had been residing in Arizona for about five to six months.
What are the circumstances of her death?
The exact circumstances remain unclear, but one version suggests that the husband of a friend was playing with a firearm when it accidentally discharged, causing her death.
Has the identity of the person who fired the gun been revealed?
No, the identity of the man who fired the gun has not been disclosed yet. The incident is still under investigation by authorities.