Bay Area teen reportedly killed over backpack days before 16th birthday
Briefly

The tragedy of 15-year-old Derbing Jose Alvarado Gonzalez, a sophomore at Cristo Rey De La Salle East Bay High School, struck Oakland as he was killed during an attempted robbery. Confronted by an assailant demanding his expensive backpack, Derbing was shot multiple times during a struggle. Despite efforts to seek help, he succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. The school community expressed deep sorrow and pledged to support Derbing's grieving family. His father lamented the loss of his son, emphasizing their efforts to provide for him despite financial challenges.
They killed my son. We are poor but we tried to give him everything because he was a good kid and a good student.
No parent should have to deal with such a devastating tragedy. We are here to support them on their terms and their timeline.
Read at SFGATE
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