Tragedy struck the musical community and a rising star was cut down, just days ago, ending a life, a budding career, and the hopes of her fans.
According to The New York Post, Thalia Castillo was shot and killed while on her tour bus. Her body was then tossed into a ditch.
Six armed assailants attacked the van of Alezka Thalia Manrique, better known as Thalia Castillo, immediately after she and her band, Hermanos Guerreros, had finished performing early Sunday morning.
As a message to the rest of the band, the assailants removed Manrique off the bus and dumped her body in a nearby ditch after the attack.
The band's instruments and the money they had made from the concert were looted from the bus after the attack.
Despite the band members' best efforts, Manrique passed away while being rushed to the hospital.
Jair Enrique, Manrique's brother, later explained on RPP radio that the police have already identified the perpetrators and are currently awaiting an arrest warrant in order to bring them to justice. Authorities are still trying to figure out what motivated the attack.
Just two months after joining Hermanos Guerreros, Manrique was already a brilliant student who was on track to earn his bachelor's degree in business administration later this month. He was also a gifted singer.
A heartfelt post commenting saw, Vallejo sharing: “Thalia was a person full of joy, always with a smile. Her talent and dedication to music made her special.”
In another tribute, Hermanos Guerreros issued a statement: “Your face, your smile, and your voice will always remain in our memory.”
Fans who remembered the singer noted their impressions of the singer, as well as how her music made them feel, and what they hoped to take away from her enduring career in the music industry.
The comments about the later singer have flooded Facebook posts by the band, and one of the later singer's fans said: "My deepest condolences to the family of the beautiful singer Talia."
A second person said: "My heartfelt condolences to the Castillo family and the Hnos Guerrero group."
A third person added: "My deepest condolences to the Manrique Castillo family for the irreparable loss of Thalia and the Guerreros."
