Authorities in Puerto Rico have confirmed that a 25-year-old tourist from New York was shot and killed late Friday night in the La Perla neighborhood of San Juan. The victim, identified as Kevin Mares of Queens, New York, was visiting the island when the tragic incident occurred.
According to police, the shooting happened shortly before midnight. Emergency responders arrived at the scene and found Mares with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite lifesaving efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators have not released details about what led to the shooting, and no arrests have been announced. La Perla, a colorful seaside neighborhood just outside Old San Juan, is a well-known tourist spot but has also been the site of violent incidents in the past.
Mares’ death has left his loved ones in shock. Friends and family in New York are mourning his loss, remembering him as a vibrant young man with a warm personality and a love for travel.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting to contact Puerto Rico police as the investigation remains ongoing.