The family of 19-year-old Kevin De Paz has launched a GoFundMe campaign, seeking financial assistance to transport his body to the United States.
The family described De Paz as “an amazing young man who was selfless, loving and caring.”
“He didn’t deserve to have his life cut so short due to an act of violence,” the family added. “Please help my family bring him home to the States so that we can lay him to rest.”
De Paz was fatally stabbed at around 2:30 a.m. on Luciano Reyes Street in front of Munchies Fast Food in Caye Caulker, following a brawl involving several men and two off-duty police officers.
According to the police report, PC Darneak Swasey was stabbed in the leg by Neesean Allen and responded by stabbing Allen in the abdomen.
De Paz allegedly charged at Swasey and was stabbed during the confrontation. He was pronounced dead shortly after the incident.
The family stated that the funds will go toward covering funeral costs. “We as a family would like the community to come together and support us during this incredibly difficult time… Every contribution, no matter how small, is a step towards honoring Kevin’s memory and the family,” it added.