Dallas Father & Toddler struck by Gunfire on NYE

Hello, my name is Jake and I am fundraising for my Coworker/Friend, Enrique & his son Julian. On New Year's Eve, they were each struck by stray gunfire in an unrelated drive-by shooting in their neighborhood. News article link: NBC 5 DFW Article.

"This is unfathomable, to be sitting at dinner holding your child and a bullet comes through and strikes you and your child," Lt. Brandon Ricketts with Mesquite Police said. "You're, again, millimeters away from working a homicide of a child."

Around 7pm on New Year's Eve, Enrique was celebrating the holiday with his pregnant Wife, 22 month old Son, and their families when they heard gunfire nearby. Seconds later, multiple stray bullets ripped through a window frame striking Enrique in the neck and his son in the back of the head, mere millimeters from killing them both. By the Grace of God, they are both alive. They were rushed to the hospital for their injuries to receive medical care; stitches, CT scans, etc.

To be simply feeding your son at the dining room table, surrounded by loved ones when the unthinkable happens is an absolute living nightmare. Enrique is a loving Father & Husband, a dedicated hard-worker, and overall great man.

I am looking to raise funds to help cover any medical and living expenses his family may incur during this difficult time of physical and mental recovery. He has understandably taken a leave from work to heal alongside his son, Julian, and Pregnant Wife, Raven. They are all suffering from nightmares and other symptoms of PTSD from the event.

Please keep them in your prayers; and donate, if you are able. Thank you