Finbar Sullivan was described by his father as 'the most beautiful, lovely, outgoing, loving boy.' His father expressed disbelief over the tragedy, stating, 'I can't believe it.'
Detective Chief Inspector Dave Whellams expressed condolences, stating, 'My thoughts remain with the victim's family and loved ones, as well as those in the community who have been affected by this incident.'
David Antonio Aviles Perez, also known as 'la bruja' or 'the witch,' was sentenced to 20 years in prison in El Salvador for aggravated homicide related to a 2014 murder. He and an accomplice murdered a man during a dispute, shooting him multiple times.
The 51-year-old driver was on break at around 1:30 a.m. March 23 when the strangers approached his Toyota Highlander SUV on Second Avenue near East 3rd Street and asked for a lift.