David’s boxing instructor, Berto Barrita, shared his grief over the teenager’s death. Speaking with ABC7, Barrita recalled David as “a good kid, outgoing, friends with everybody here. All these young guys here were friends with him.” Barrita, who coached David at Gladiator’s Boxing Gym in Redwood City, described the loss as “devastating,” noting that David had joined the gym to be with his friends and pursue his passion for boxing.

David’s untimely death has shaken the community, with many rallying to support his family. On a GoFundMe page set up by David’s aunt, Diana Gutierrez, donations poured in to assist with funeral expenses and to help the grieving family. One donor wrote, “My condolences are with you and your family. My daughter, Emma, was a great friend of David, and she is deeply affected by all this. We will always have David in our hearts and remember his beautiful big smile.” Another contributor shared, “My deepest condolences for your loss—this hurt.

David’s tragic passing serves as a heartbreaking reminder of the senseless violence that can disrupt even the most joyful moments. His family and the community will forever carry the memory of the young boy whose bright future was taken far too soon.