GoFundMe started for Castle Hayne murder-suicide victim’s family

CASTLE HAYNE, NC (WWAY) — We have new details on a murder-suicide in New Hanover County that left one family without a mother. 

On Bowman drive Monday, 35-year-old Aurora Rosendo-Ortega was shot and killed by Avelino Jaimes-Acuna in an act of domestic violence. Jaimes-Acuna then committed suicide. 

Rosendo-Ortega’s 18-year-old son Santiago was also shot while trying to protect his mother. 

A GoFundMe has been started to help cover funeral costs. 

At last check, the GoFundMe has already raised more than half of the $25,000 goal. 

You can view the GoFuneMe here. 

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