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For a woman who dedicated her life to teaching others to become what they want to be, Maria Cruz de la Cruz did not imagine that her life would end in such a tragic manner as to be killed in a suspected murder-suicide situation. Since the news of the death of the Florida teacher surfaced, many people have sought to know more about her.

In this write-up, we are going to look into the details of her death as well as learn more about who she was and the work that she did prior to her sad and tragic death.

What Happened to Maria Cruz De La Cruz?

Maria Cruz de la Cruz, a Florida elementary school teacher, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, after suffering injuries in a murder-suicide, according to the police. In Palmetto Estates, Miami-Dade County, a home where the 51-year-old instructor and another guy were discovered gravely injured on Friday.

Maria and the unknown man were reportedly shot before the alleged shooter killed himself. The Miami-Dade Police Department is presently looking into the incident.

Maria Cruz de la Cruz was one of the victims, according to Miami-Dade officials, but they haven’t yet revealed the names of the other shooters. Additionally, the police haven’t provided any information regarding a possible motive for the shooting because the investigation into the alleged murder-suicide is still in its early stages. However, they stated to the neighborhood press that they intended to find out if there was a history of domestic violence in the home.

Who Was Maria Cruz De La Cruz?

The victim of the alleged murder-suicide death, Maria Cruz de la Cruz, taught mathematics at Doral Academy K-8 Charter, according to the New York Post. She had been a teacher at the school for more than ten years and was well-liked for her passion for the subject.

Maria, according to her neighbors, had only recently moved to the neighborhood, along with the alleged shooters. The nature of the relationships between those present during the incident has not yet been confirmed by the authorities.

Miami-Dade County authorities visited the Palmetto Estates residence in the early hours of Friday, September 1, 2023, at around 4:20 a.m., following reports of the shooting. Neighbors in the small town were shocked when they saw police officers approaching the building with their guns drawn, according to NBC.

The alleged shooter was found dead inside the house, along with Maria Cruz de la Cruz and another guy who had been hurt. An unidentified third woman was left uninjured at the site. Officials said that the 51-year-old teacher had died from her injuries one day after the shooting.

Eleonora Cuesta, the principal of Doral Academy, paid respect to the late instructor in a formal statement made available by WTVJ.

Maria Cruz De La Cruz’s compassion, dedication, and love for her pupils were highlighted by Principal Cuesta in her statement, which was delivered with great sadness. The principal continued by saying that everyone at the school had been left with an “indelible mark” by it all.

“In these difficult times, our thoughts and heartfelt prayers are with her daughters,” the principal said.

The Doral Academy set up a GoFundMe campaign to support Maria’s two surviving daughters after her passing. Of its $100,000 target, the initiative had already raised more than $29,000 as of September 4. As was already mentioned, police are still looking into the shooting.

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