ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s been one year since an 11-year-old boy was shot and killed outside Isotopes park in a senseless act of violence. The family of the boy, Froylan Villegas, held a vigil Friday night. “He was such a joyful kid. His dream was always to be a jockey, a trainer. He was loved by so many people,” said Beverly Villegas, Froylan Villegas’ aunt and Tatiana Villegas’ mom.
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Hugs, prayers, and singing filled the night during the vigil. “He was always happy. He always wanted to be talking to people and just knowing all their stories. Especially if it was about horses,” said Beverly Villegas at the vigil.
Froylan was shot and killed last September outside Isotopes Park. Police said the suspects were targeting a rival gang who were in a white truck similar to the one Froylan was leaving the game in.