Sunrise Family in Terror After 75-Year-Old Mother Struck With Frying Pan
Sunrise, FL — Last week, a close-knit family’s quest for safety turned into a nightmare when their 75-year-old mother was brutally struck in the head with a frying pan during an unprovoked assault in Sunrise.
The victim, who recently moved to South Florida from Venezuela with her daughter Fiorella Lopez and the rest of the family seeking a better and safer life, was enjoying a routine moment at home when the attack occurred. Video footage from a nearby security camera, witnessed by the family in disbelief, shows the shocking impact of the blow—leaving the elderly woman in immediate distress.
Lopez described the horrifying moment to local reporters, saying her family feels betrayed and terrified. “We came here for peace. We never imagined something like this could happen to our mother,” she said, fighting back tears.
First responders arrived quickly, and the victim was rushed to a local hospital. Medical staff confirmed a serious head injury, but were optimistic about her recovery. There has been no public update on her current condition or prognosis.
Sunrise Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the assault, but have not yet released details on any motive or formal charges. The investigation is ongoing.
The attack has left the community shaken—especially immigrant families who trusted Sunrise to be a safe haven. Neighbors say such violence is rare in their neighborhood, amplifying the shock.
Community Reaction
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Friends and neighbors have organized a vigil for the woman, offering prayers and emotional support to the shaken family.
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Local leaders are calling for more visible security measures, especially in residential areas with elderly and immigrant populations.
Sunrise Mayor and City Council have yet to comment publicly, but many are urging swift action to reassure residents.
What’s Next
Police continue to investigate, canvassing neighbors and reviewing security footage. Anyone with information is urged to contact Sunrise Police or Crime Stoppers.
For the Lopez family, life has been irrevocably changed. Their pleas are simple but powerful: they want justice—for the assailant to be held accountable, and for safer neighborhoods where children and grandparents alike can live without fear.
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NBC 6 South Florida – Shocking video shows man hit elderly woman over the head with frying pan in Sunrise
