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GoFundMe Page To Help Family Of Spring Valley Assault Victim

SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. -- A former co-worker and friend has set up a fund for the family of a Spring Valley teen who died after being severely beaten in an apparent robbery attempt.

A friend and former co-worker of Spring Valley teen Ruben Torres, who died Saturday from injuries sustained during a reported robbery attempt, has set up a fund for his funeral expenses and to help Torres' family.

A friend and former co-worker of Spring Valley teen Ruben Torres, who died Saturday from injuries sustained during a reported robbery attempt, has set up a fund for his funeral expenses and to help Torres' family.

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Jiwan Coleman, 16, of Spring Valley, has been charged with murder in connection with the beating death of another village teenager, Ruben Torres.

Jiwan Coleman, 16, of Spring Valley, has been charged with murder in connection with the beating death of another village teenager, Ruben Torres.

 Photo Credit: Spring Valley Police
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Guatemala native Ruben Suchite Torres, 18,  found unconscious on a street in the Rockland County village in late June,  succumbed to his injuries on Saturday, July 3, according to a report by lohud.com.

The Rockland County District Attorney's Office announced Wednesday that the 16-year-old suspect, Jiwan Coleman,  has been indicted on murder and robbery charges, according to lohud.com.

He is being held on $3.5 million bail.

Police are now saying they believe Torres was attacked with a rock, the lohud.com story said.

Dany Marroquin, 28, who worked with the victim at the Nanuet Hotel & Restaurant, set up a GoFundMe account to cover Torres’ funeral expenses and to aid his grieving family.

So far it has surpassed its initial goal of $5,000 and, as of Tuesday, had raised $7,855.

Marroquin praised Torres as a responsible kid and a hard worker who had to overcome a lot of hardships.

Torres was attending high school and washing dishes several nights a week to help support his family.

Marroquin said the teen’s mother, Victoria Torres, and brothers still live in Guatemala.

He shared a studio apartment in Spring Valley with his father, Mario Suchite Garcia, his friend said.

To donate to the Torres GoFundMe campaign, click here.

To read the lohud.com article, click here.

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