TMZ has reported that Hector “Macho” Camacho has died from the injuries he sustained in a drive by shooting in Puerto Rico.
Statements from Dr. Ernesto Torres, director of the Centro Medico trauma center in Puerto Rico, say that Hector Camacho went into cardiac arrest early Saturday morning. The decision to take him off of life support was made and he died shortly after.
Late Tuesday night, while just sitting in a car Camacho and childhood friend were shot several times. Camacho was hospitalized after the attack, but ended up going into cardiac arrest shortly after. Camacho’s friend died at the scene. Puerto Rico officials are investigating, but no suspects have been found and no arrests have been made.
Hopefully this tragic incident will gain closure soon. Our prayers and hearts go out to the friends and family of Hector “Macho” Camacho, a boxing legend forever.
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