19-Year-Old Man Dies Protecting Girlfriend from Carjackers: 'He Was Selfless and Generous'

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A 19-year-old was fatally shot Friday while shielding his girlfriend from three people attempting to steal his car.

“Yhuky’s natural reaction was to cover his girlfriend in hopes of using his body to protect her from any harm,” his family said. “His girlfriend was unharmed. Unfortunately, Yhuky didn’t survive.”

Officials said the 19-year-old was transported to a local trauma center where he died from injuries to his torso.

The 19-year-old’s family said, “Yhuky was a special young man with a positive attitude. He made sure to light up your day with his contagious laugh and smile. He was selfless and generous - spending his paycheck on others before he spent it on himself. When our dad lost his car, Yhuky gladly gave him his without even being asked.”

“He was comforting, protecting, and always made sure to express his feelings towards his loved ones. His mom even calls him ‘mushy’ because he always made sure she knew how much he loves and appreciates her,” family members wrote on the GoFundMe page.

They also revealed Tianson and his mother were immigrants. The 19-year-old graduated high school last year and “had plans to join the army but decided to stay and help pay for household expenses.”

Police revealed the shooting was “an isolated” incident and upon preliminary investigation, concluded it was not related to anything regarding the high school.

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As of Tuesday, two out of the three were arrested.

The alleged shooters, both 16-year-old males, are being charged with murder, attempted murder and homicide, the press release said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Kurt Rodenspiel at 650-522-7662 or anonymously at 650-522-7676 andhere.

source: people.com