Family of Gael Uscanga files complaint against Piratas FC owner
The relatives of the 15-year-old player who died after training have filed a criminal complaint alleging negligent homicide against the club's leadership.
More than a month has passed since the death of 15-year-old Gael Uscanga, who passed away in the emergency room of a Red Cross facility in Veracruz. With the circumstances surrounding his death still unclear, the family has decided to pursue legal action. A criminal complaint for negligent homicide has been filed against the owner and officials of Piratas FC.
According to journalist Ignacio Suarez, the family has received legal support from an organization to handle the case. The complaint targets the team doctor, head coach Mario Garcia, club owner and president Carlos Vives, and general director Carlos Benavides. Investigators have indicated that more individuals could be added to the complaint as the process continues.
Questions regarding the events of September 4 remain central to the case. While initial reports suggested the club provided proper care after Uscanga felt ill during warm-ups, Suarez disputed these claims. He stated that the player was transported in a utility vehicle without paramedics, monitors, or a defibrillator.
The journalist also pointed out that the club opted to bypass several nearby private hospitals, choosing instead to take the player to a Red Cross facility. There are also ongoing concerns regarding the autopsy results, as the family claims authorities have been uncooperative in providing the necessary information, labeling the death as a simple myocardial infarction to close the case.