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The Lorenzo Perez Memorial Trust

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On Sunday, March 21, 2021,  Lorenzo Perez a beloved  Southeast Fresno street vendor was senselessly murdered while working to provide for his family. He was rushed to Community Medical Center, but unfortunately was pronounced dead. 

Lorenzo Perez is leaving behind his wife, Veronica Perez, and their four children ages 15, 13, 9, and 1. 

Fresno City Councilmember Esmeralda Soria and Fresno City Council President Luis Chavez, are working in partnership to raise funds to cover funeral expenses and support for the victim's family.

Lorenzo Perez was known by neighborhood residents and was often assisted by his daughter. This incident took place in broad daylight and near a day care center and neighborhood school. The Southeast Fresno community is in mourning and in fear for the safety of all street vendors who are victimized by these criminals. 

Thank you for your support, it will go a long way to help the family during their time of grief. 

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El domingo 21 de marzo de 2021, Lorenzo Pérez, un querido vendedor ambulante del sureste de Fresno, fue asesinado sin sentido mientras trabajaba para mantener a su familia. Fue trasladado de urgencia al Centro Médico Comunitario, pero desafortunadamente fue declarado muerto.

Lorenzo Pérez está dejando atrás a su esposa, Verónica Pérez, y a sus cuatro hijos de 15, 13, 9 y 1 año.

La concejal de la ciudad de Fresno, Esmeralda Soria, y el presidente del concejo de la ciudad de Fresno, Luis Chávez, están trabajando en conjunto para recaudar fondos para cubrir los gastos del funeral y apoyo a la familia de la víctima.

Lorenzo Pérez era conocido por los vecinos del barrio y en ocasiones iba acompañado de su hija. Este incidente ocurrió a plena luz del día y cerca de una guardería y una escuela. La comunidad del sureste de Fresno está de luto y teme por la seguridad de todos los vendedores ambulantes que son víctimas de estos criminales.

Gracias por su apoyo, será de gran ayuda para la familia durante su momento de dolor.

News articles: 

ABC 30: 
https://abc30.com/southeast-shooting-fresno-street-vendor-killed-shot/10439208/

Fresno Bee: 
https://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/crime/article250112944.html

Donations 

  • seriane thiam
    • $10
    • 3 yrs
  • Anonymous
    • $5
    • 4 yrs
  • Alicia Magallon
    • $16
    • 4 yrs
  • Anonymous
    • $25
    • 4 yrs
  • Jane Bellomy
    • $100
    • 4 yrs

Organizer and beneficiary

Esmeralda Soria and Luis Chavez
Organizer
Fresno, CA
Lorenzo Perez Memorial Trust
Beneficiary

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