A New York woman recognized by President Donald Trump at the State of the Union after her daughter was killed by MS-13 gang members has been struck and killed by a car at her daughter's memorial.
Police say Evelyn Rodriguez of Long Island was hit Friday afternoon in Brentwood after getting in a dispute with the driver of a 2016 Nissan Rouge.
Congressman Peter King says it happened about an hour before a planned memorial for her daughter, Kayla Cuevas.
The pair had been arguing over the placement of the memorial and when the driver tried leaving the scene, they hit Rodriguez.
Suffolk Police said that the woman was transported to Southside Hospital in Bay Shore, but she was pronounced dead.
The driver called police and stayed on the scene. The driver is said to be a relative of someone who lived in the area.
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Police say Evelyn Rodriguez of Long Island was hit Friday afternoon in Brentwood
Congressman Peter King says it happened about an hour before a planned memorial for her daughter, Kayla Cuevas
The place where Rodriguez was hit on Stahley Street where her daughter's body was found.
Cuevas and her 15-year-old friend, Nisa Mickens, were killed in the Long Island neighborhood that has become the epicenter in the fight against MS-13 violence.
Cuevas' beaten and hacked body was found on Sept. 14, 2016.
The gang is blamed for dozens of killings on Long Island since 2016.
Suffolk County police say they're investigating
Cuevas (left) and her 15-year-old friend, Nisa Mickens (right), were killed in the Long Island neighborhood that has become the epicenter in the fight against MS-13 violence
Trump has blamed the violence on lax immigration policies, inviting the parents of the girls to his State of the Union Speech in 2018.
'While we cannot imagine the depths of that kind of sorrow,' Trump said, according to Pix 11. 'We can make sure other families never have to endure this kind of pain. Tonight, I am calling on Congress to finally close the deadly loopholes that allow MS-13 and other criminal gangs to break into our country. We have proposed new legislation that will fix our immigration laws.'
Rodriguez had shared with the New York Times that she was honored for the invite but emphasized that tackling gang violence was not about immigration.
She demanded that political agendas be pushed aside so that the country could tackle the problem head on.
Trump said in a tweet: 'My thoughts and prayers are with Evelyn Rodriguez this evening, along with her family and friends. #RIPEvelyn.'
Many in the New York sphere have offered their condolences to the woman's family.
Trump has blamed the gang violence on lax immigration policies, inviting the parents of the girls to his State of the Union Speech in 2018. Rodriguez emphasized that tackling gang violence was not about immigration
'The death of Evelyn Rodriguez is a true loss for the Suffolk County Police Department,' Suffolk County Police Commissioner Geraldine Hart and Chief of Department Stuart Cameron said in a statment. 'Evelyn turned the tragic loss of her daughter into a driving force to become an outspoken voice against gang violence.'
'I first met Evelyn while I was with the FBI and was immediately impressed by her strength and perseverance,' Commissioner Hart said. 'I was fortunate to have the opportunity to continue to work in partnership with her when I joined the Suffolk County Police Department. My thoughts are prayers are with her family during this heartbreaking time.'
Governor Andrew Cuomo added: 'Tonight, the family of New York mourns the tragic loss of Evelyn Rodriguez - the brave mother of Kayla Cuevas who was senselessly slain by violent MS-13 gang members and found in Brentwood two years ago.
'In the wake of the unspeakable tragedy of her daughter's death, Evelyn showed tremendous courage by dedicating herself to the disruption of gang violence throughout her community. As she stood by my side as we fought back against MS-13, I stand with her family tonight.
'I have directed the State Police to provide any assistance and resources to the Suffolk County Police Department as they investigate the circumstances surrounding Evelyn's death at today's memorial vigil.'
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Main photo article A New York woman recognized by President Donald Trump at the State of the Union after her daughter was killed by MS-13 gang members has been struck and killed by a car at her daughter’s memorial.
Police say Evelyn Rodriguez of Long Island was hit Friday afternoon in Brentwood after getting...
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