Family needs assistance to help pay for 15- year-old daughter’s funeral
Alderman José G. Pérez is inviting residents to help the family of Brendaliz Morales Rodriguez, who died earlier this week after being shot accidentally by a sibling, according to the family.
Alderman José G. Pérez is inviting residents to help the family of Brendaliz Morales Rodriguez, who died earlier this week after being shot accidentally by a sibling, according to the family.
Brendaliz, 15, was a freshman at South Division High School. According to reports, an older sibling (who family members said is developmentally disabled) accidentally shot Brendaliz early on Tuesday, January 8 at the family home on W. Orchard St.
Alderman Pérez said the family is in need of financial assistance to help cover the costs of a funeral and of sending her body to Puerto Rico for burial.
Persons interested in making donations are asked to please contact Luis Rosas at US Bank – 939 W. Historic Mitchell St., (414) 645-6485.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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