Denton County murder victim was a Lake Dallas junior who would ‘light up the room’
Milagros Cavazos established a GoFundMe account for the family of 17-year-old Brayan Alvarez just shortly after the teen died from a shooting in Denton County.
Cavazos created it to help the family with funeral expenses for the junior at Lake Dallas High School.
Friends and family members of the Alvarez family have responded.
As of Thursday, more than $10,500 had been raised for the Lake Dallas family. The goal was $10,000.
“He was far too young and will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and church,” Cavazos posted on the GoFundMe account. “He would light up the room with his laughter and joyful humorous spirit, and was a friend to all.
No one has been arrested.
Deputies with the Denton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call at about 2 a.m. Sunday at Elk Point Driver and Cove Meadows Drive in an unincorporated area of Denton County near Little Elm.
When deputies arrived, Alvarez was being treated for a gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital where he later died.
Officials with the Denton County Sheriff’s Office did not release any information on a motive for the shooting.
The case is still under investigation.
He left behind his father, Benjamin; mother, Griselda and two sisters, Sherlyn, 14, and Kayla, 6.
“Because of this unexpected passing, we are helping the Alvarez family during this difficult time by raising funds for his funeral and memorial,” Cavazos posted on the accounty. “Anything will be a blessing and big help!”
Visitation is from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at Mulkey Mason Funeral Home, 740 S. Edmonds Lane, in Lewisville. The funeral service is from 10 am. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Brayan Alvarez home, 15 Oak Lane, Lake Dallas.
Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Krum Jackson Cemetery.
