By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora/ PNA
MANILA — The Philippine Embassy in Canada on Thursday extended its condolences to the bereaved family of a Filipino teen who died after a random break-in at their home in Winnipeg, Canada.
“Our heartfelt sympathies go to the Adao family on the tragic and senseless killing of Jimboy, Jaime Jr. There are no words to ease their pain and sorrow over the loss of such a promising young man. May he rest in peace,” the Embassy statement read.
Jaime Adao Jr., fondly called Jimboy, was not able to survive an assault following the break-in at their home in Winnipeg.
According to reports, he was with his grandmother when a 29-year-old man forced his way into their house on McGee St. on Sunday night local time.
The 17-year-old boy was attacked by the intruder as he was speaking with the dispatchers. Authorities arrived while the assault was ongoing and shot the suspect.
Both Jimboy and the intruder were rushed to the hospital. However, Adao was not able to survive. The suspect is still in critical condition.
Speaking to CBC News, Jimboy’s parents, Imelda and Jaime, said they want to remember him as a “hero” and a “fighter” as they sought for justice.
“My son is a hero, that’s what he is. A fighter. In spite of the pain that he felt, he was able to call 911 to ask for a rescue. That’s why they caught the intruder inside the house,” Imelda said of her child, who was only months away from his high school graduation.
“I don’t want any other parent (to) feel this kind of unbearable pain. So please help us to find justice for my son,” she added.
