Pregnant Wife Tried to Save Husband Who'd Been Shot While Protecting Her & Kids. He Died in Her Arms: Family

Mar. 15, 2025

Osvaldo G. Casas with his family.Photo:GoFundMe

Osvaldo G. Casas

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The victim’s wife, who according to the fundraiser is due to give birth next month, tried to save his life and performed CPR before first responders arrived at the scene, the Houston Police Department said, per the outlets.

Osvaldo G. Casas.GoFundMe

Osvaldo G. Casas

Early Saturday morning, neighbors reportedly saw a similar car and notified Casas, police said, prompting him to go outside and look around.

Shortly after he went down the street looking for the suspected vandals, his family and neighbors heard gunshots, police said, per the outlets. They saw Casas running back towards his home, bloodied, before he collapsed, per police.

His wife was reportedly trying to save his life and performing CPR when police arrived at the scene, HPD said, per ABC 13.

“She try to give him CPR, and he died in her hands,” Casas’ mother Blanca Aguirre told KHOU 11.

Osvaldo G. Casas

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In the fundraiser set up to help with his funeral expenses, Molina said he died “while bravely protecting our family” and that he leaves behind his 16-year-old and an 8-year-old daughter.

An investigation is ongoing.

source: people.com