PRESS ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Cesar Espinosa
Executive Director
CELL: 832-512-3733
E-Mail: cespinosa
Alain Cisneros (Español)
Campaigns Coordinator
Cell: 832-503-3689
Email: acisneros
GHOST BIKE PLACEMENT FOR IMMIGRANT KILLED ON HIS WAY HOME
[Houston TX.] On Saturday October 15, 2022 at 2:00 pm at 348 S Cesar Chavez Blvd, Houston, TX 77011. Houston Ghost Bike and FIEL will be placing a Ghost bike to commemorate the passing of Sajid Barajas
We want to urge the community to contact HDP/Crime stoppers with any and all information anyone might have regarding this hit and run. The suspect is still at large.
“According to Houston police, the 47-year-old man was riding his bicycle in the 300 block of South Cesar Chavez Boulevard near Rusk at about 2:15 a.m. on May 30, when the driver of a white Nissan Altima hit Barajas from behind. Barajas was thrown onto the road, near a railroad track. He was pronounced dead at the scene.” Source ABC13
Ghost bike placement for Sajid Barajas to be set this Saturday 10/ 15/22 at 2pm.
https://facebook.com/events/s/ghost-bike-placement-for-sajid/640436974309594/
"From the beginning we were very saddened to hear about Mr Barajas Passing. We are committed to continue to support the Barajas family who are still reeling from the death of the main breadwinner in theri family. Sajid was a US citizen but his family including his children live in Merida, Yucatan. We are asking anyone who may have a lead to come forward and help bring justice to the person who murdered Sajid Barajas "- Cesar Espinosa Executive Director FIEL
FIEL: Immigrant Families and Students in the Fight is an Immigrant Led Civil Rights Organization that advocates for just laws for all families, access to higher education for all people regardless of immigration status, and for the rights of all people in unjust situations.
Twitter: @FIELHouston
Instagram: @FIELHouston
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"For Families and Their Education" 