Immigrant Housecleaner Shot Dead in Indiana After Wrong Address Incident

Maria Florinda Rios Perez de Velasquez, a 32-year-old immigrant from Guatemala, was shot dead in Whitestown, Indiana, after mistakenly approaching the wrong house, raising serious concerns about safety and gun violence.

On Wednesday morning, Maria Florinda Rios Perez de Velasquez, a 32-year-old immigrant from Guatemala, was fatally shot by a homeowner in Whitestown, Indiana, after a mistaken address incident.
The incident occurred while Maria was cleaning homes with her husband, Mauricio Velasquez, who had verified their destination in Boone County, Indiana, before they arrived.
Authorities are investigating the shooting as a potential homicide, highlighting issues surrounding the use of deadly force in situations involving innocent individuals.

Why It Matters

This tragic incident underscores the critical conversations surrounding gun violence and safety for immigrants in the United States, especially in light of rising tensions and fears around immigration.