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
JUSTICE FOR SHOT TEEN EMMANUEL MENCHACA
[HOUSTON, TX] On Monday August 4th 2025 at 11:00AM at FIEL Headquarters (4635 Southwest Freeway #220 Houston, TX 77027) the Menchaca family, supporters and FIEL spokespeople will gather to ask for justice for Emmanuel Menchaca.
Emmanuel is an 18-year-old young man who had a guinea pig who has passed away. After returning from work on a fateful evening he wanted to give his pet “Cookie” a proper burial. He decided to bury him in the side of his house when without provocation the neighbor shot Emmanuel 3 times in front of his 12 year old brother. We will review the video of the shooting and will hear from Emmanuel’s mom.
“This case is appalling and sad for many reasons but particularly because Emmanuel was shot right outside of his house. After the incident the family has not wanted to come home and now the family faces physical emotional and monetary challenges ahead. Emmanueal was doing nothing wrong yet he is the one most affected by this. We ask the authorities for a complete and competent investigation. we want to do what is right we want #justiceforEmmanuel ” Cesar Espinosa Executive Director FIEL Houston Inc.
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.
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