Azusa High School Mourns the Tragic Loss of 17-Year-Old Senior Angelina Gonzales
The Azusa Unified School District and Azusa High School community are reeling from the devastating loss of Angelina Gonzales, a 17-year-old senior who tragically passed away on December 20, 2024.
Gonzales, an accomplished cheer squad member and award-winning artist, was fatally stabbed on the 300 block of North Soldano Avenue near Azusa High School’s West Campus. An 18-year-old male suspect, reportedly known to her, has been taken into custody.
A Vibrant Life Cut Short
Gonzales was a talented and vibrant member of the Azusa High School community. She was a proud member of the cheer squad and wrestling team, and her artwork earned her first place in the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. Her pieces are displayed in the U.S. Capitol, a testament to her creativity, ambition, and boundless potential.
The school district released a statement mourning the loss of Gonzales, describing her as “an exceptional young woman whose talents and energy touched the lives of so many.”
A Community in Mourning
The news of Gonzales’s death has sent shockwaves through the Azusa community. Social media platforms have been flooded with tributes, expressing sorrow and anger over the senseless loss of a young life.
Gonzales’s family has shared a heartfelt statement, remembering her as a “beloved daughter, sister, niece, and granddaughter” who was taken from them too soon.
Supporting the Family and Community
As the community grapples with this tragedy, counseling services and memorial initiatives may be organized to honor Gonzales’s memory and provide solace to those grieving.
The exact circumstances surrounding the tragic incident are still under investigation. Authorities are working to determine the motives behind the attack and the nature of the relationship between Gonzales and the suspect. GoFundMe
