A tragic sequence of events unfolded on a November evening in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, leading to the untimely death of 26-year-old Gustavo Devora Acevedo. On November 17, 2023, both Gustavo and his mother, 43-year-old Rosa Acevedo, were discovered with multiple gunshot wounds inside their residence on Louisiana Avenue. The discovery was made by police who were responding to a 911 call around 7 p.m.
Emergency services arrived at the scene to a grim reality.
Rosa Acevedo was pronounced dead at their home. Gustavo, found in critical condition, was rushed to Brookdale University Hospital for immediate medical attention. Despite the efforts of medical professionals, he succumbed to his injuries the following day. The young man's death, a day after the violent attack on his mother, plunged the community into a state of shock and grief.
In the wake of the double homicide, law enforcement officials swiftly identified a suspect. Luis Collado, 52, who resided with the victims and was in a common-law marriage with Rosa, was taken into custody. A firearm was recovered at the scene of the crime. According to neighbors and police sources, Collado had a history of making threats towards Rosa, often fueled by jealousy. Despite these alleged threats, there were no prior documented domestic violence incidents involving the couple that prompted a police response.
Following his arrest, Luis Collado faced serious charges, including two counts of murder, attempted murder, and criminal possession of a weapon. The investigation into the motive for the killings is ongoing, with jealousy being a primary focus. The deaths of Gustavo and his mother have cast a somber shadow over the community, highlighting the devastating consequences of domestic violence.
