AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) — The household of Jose Hernandez is warning different guardians and relations to speak with their teenagers concerning the epidemic of fentanyl we’re seeing throughout the nation.

“It’s ruining the group. It’s ruining our youngsters,” Abisaid Hernandez, Jose’s uncle, stated.

Abisaid stated again on Aug. 10, 13-year-old Jose’s grandma discovered him within the toilet of their residence.

“When she opened the door, she noticed Jose standing there along with his head within the sink. His mouth was so purple, his veins had been purple and his arms had been chilly,” Abisaid stated.

The household tried to carry out CPR whereas calling 911. They stated first responders tried to revive him for over an hour.

“I felt my abdomen begin hurting, I felt sick,” Margarita Flores, Jose’s grandma, stated.  

His household stated they imagine what they had been informed initially from officers that Jose died from a fentanyl overdose. They’re nonetheless ready official post-mortem outcomes.

“We would like individuals to recollect him as that good child that was all the time pleasant and made you are feeling like household,“ Abisaid stated.

Jose’s household stated they had been informed from college students at his college that somebody gave Jose a capsule on their stroll residence.

“We realized there’s a scholar who sells tablets and marijuana to different college students. That’s the place we imagine he acquired it from,” Abisaid stated.

Abisaid stated Jose was simply two days into his eighth-grade 12 months of center college. He stated Jose cherished math and skateboarding. He by no means used medication earlier than and was an harmless and pleasant child.

“Youngsters are curious, identical to Jose was. They may have informed him it will make him loosen up or make him really feel a sure approach,” Abisaid stated.

The household has began a GoFundMe to assist increase cash for a correct funeral for Jose. In case you’d prefer to donate you may right here.

“We acquired to cease this pandemic of overdoses occurring with fentanyl,” Abisaid stated.