Trans Latina África Parrilla García Was Killed in San Juan — Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents

África Parrilla García, a Latina trans woman, was shot and killed in San Juan on February 2. She was 25. New of her death has recently come to light.

The Crime

An unknown gunman shot África multiple times on Aurora Street in the capital city at around 1 a.m. on February 2, according to Puerto Rico’s largest newspaper El Nuevo Día. She is the first known trans woman to die by violence in Puerto Rico in 2024

Her friend and trans activist Anacaona Reyes said the here body was found battered and with multiple gunshot wounds.

Police have not made public statements about any suspects or arrests in the case.If you have evidence or information regarding this case, please contact Agent Flores of the Homicide Division of the Criminal Investigation Corp (CIC) of San Juan at 787–793–1234.

Honoring África

Much like a trans woman murdered in 2020 Alexa Negrón Luciano, Africa was homeless, black and impoverished. She also mistakenly misgendered by police in their media reports. This delayed notification of her death.

There are not many personal details known about África. The testimonials of her friends in San Juan are really it…