Title: Tragic End to New Year’s Eve: Teenage Venezuelan Migrant Shot Dead in Dallas
In a horrifying turn of events that marred the New Year’s Eve celebrations, 17-year-old Keisy Fabiana Matos lost her life in a brutal attack in Dallas, Texas. The young Venezuelan migrant, originally from Cabimas, Zulia, was gunned down in the early hours of December 31st in the parking lot of 3565 Timberglen Rd.
Keisy had been out for a drive with two acquaintances when one of them attempted to forcefully kiss her. In resisting, she bit the assailant, enraging him. In a chilling and fatal response, he pulled out a gun and shot Keisy twice in the chest. The authorities later apprehended the gunman, a Venezuelan national originally from La Villa del Rosario, while his accomplice was released.
The news of Keisy’s death has sent shockwaves through her community in Cabimas, where she was born, and Tía Juana, where she lived before migrating to the United States with her parents two years ago. Friends and family remember her as a peaceful, hardworking, affectionate, and lively young woman, full of zest for life.
Keisy’s untimely death serves as a grim reminder of the increasingly dangerous landscape faced by many young migrants seeking a better life abroad. Her story underscores the urgent need for comprehensive support systems and stricter accountability for those who prey on the vulnerable.
As investigations into the case continue, our hearts go out to Keisy’s family and friends, whoever seek justice and solace in the face of this immense tragedy.
Story by Gayledys Barrientos, El Regional del Zulia
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