A vigil will be held Wednesday to honor Arlene Alvarez at the Chase Bank ATM where she lost her life and the general public is invited to attend.
The family of a 9-year-old girl killed after being shot by a robbery victim trying to get the person who robbed him is demanding justice. This after the shooting suspect was granted a $100,000 bond.Family members are still reeling from the death of a 9-year-old shot and killed by a robbery victim on Tuesday near a Chase bank in southeast Houston. A vigil was held Wednesday for Arlene Alvarez in the 2900 block of Woodridge Drive, where she was killed, and the public was invited to attend.
Sadly, Mr. Alvarez's daughter, Arlene was hit by the bullet and rushed to a hospital, where she was declared brain-dead for several hours before the family made their decision. FOX 26 spoke with Earls and his wife off-camera on Tuesday. According to the couple, they were held at gunpoint for roughly four minutes at the ATM. Earls' wife claims her husband had been trying to protect them when he fired his gun. The couple says the thief, wearing a mask, stole a paper check, wallet, and $20.
Over the phone, Earls wanted to apologize to the Alvarez family. He said he feels bad and that Arlene didn’t deserve it. Earls and his wife say they’re praying for Arlene’s parents, siblings, family, and friends.
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