The Birmingham Police Department in Alabama, United States, announced this Saturday the arrest of a man for the fatal shooting of Cuban national Dianisleidy Rodríguez Hernández.
According to a post on Facebook, detectives apprehended the suspect identified as Johnny Sears, 44, a resident of the area, who is allegedly responsible for the crime that occurred on Wednesday, July 3, in the 4200 block of 5th Avenue South.
The authorities secured an arrest warrant for Sears and presented the case information to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s office. Johnny Sears is currently in custody at the Jefferson County Jail without bail, while friends of the deceased are attempting to raise funds for funeral expenses.
To achieve this, a GoFundMe account has been created with a goal of $15,000. So far, within the first 24 hours, they have raised $1,660. The victim left behind an 11-year-old daughter.
Less than a week ago, a 42-year-old Cuban woman was fatally stabbed by her ex-partner in Irving, Dallas County, Texas, as reported by the local police department. The victim was identified as Sucel Gómez. Her assailant, 44-year-old Yunier Aldazábal, is now in police custody.
Last April, after just nine months in the United States, another Cuban woman, Yessenia Rodríguez Márquez, was murdered, and the main suspect in the crime was her boyfriend, identified as Alexander Roque.
Details on Recent Crimes Involving Cuban Nationals in the U.S.
In light of the recent tragic events involving Cuban nationals in the United States, here are some frequently asked questions and their answers for more context and understanding.
Who was Dianisleidy Rodríguez Hernández?
Dianisleidy Rodríguez Hernández was a Cuban national who was fatally shot in Birmingham, Alabama. She left behind an 11-year-old daughter.
Who is the suspect in the shooting of Dianisleidy Rodríguez Hernández?
The suspect is Johnny Sears, a 44-year-old resident of the area, who is currently in custody at the Jefferson County Jail without bail.
What other recent violent incidents have involved Cuban nationals in the U.S.?
Recently, Sucel Gómez was fatally stabbed by her ex-partner in Irving, Texas, and Yessenia Rodríguez Márquez was murdered last April, with her boyfriend being the main suspect.