Nashville family mourns death of father in robbery

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A Nashville family is mourning the death of 37-year-old Francisco Ico Anxa, who was robbed and left for dead over the weekend at the Mosaic Apartments on Patricia Drive.

“He was coming home from work and was with a friend,” said Jose Caal Choc, who translates for the family, most of whom speak Spanish.

Francisco’s wife, Consuelo Pop Chic, said she was waiting for him to return home when she learned he was injured.

“It was hard for the family. And for the wife, because he left behind five small children. It’s unfair that they did this to him,” said Francisco’s cousin, Carlota Caal Choc.

According to police, Francisco was outside with a friend at his apartment around midnight Sunday when four men, described as black men, robbed them. Police say Francisco resisted and was shot in the stomach. The suspects also pushed his friend to the ground and threatened to kill him.

Metro police say the suspects took Francisco’s cash, wallet and IDs before leaving him for dead. Francisco was taken to hospital but died from his injuries. His sister, Reyna Otilia Ico Anx, expressed her heartbreak.

“She said it was unfair that they killed my brother. I want justice for them. I need your help finding the guy who killed him,” Reyna said in Spanish.

The family has trouble sleeping and worries about bills, as Francisco was the family’s breadwinner through his painting business.

“He worked, took care of the whole family. He’s a good man,” a family member said.

They hope cameras in the apartment complex will help police solve the case.

“We are reaching out to the community to help us and our children,” the family added.

According to the second victim, the suspect who shot his friend is about 5’6″ tall and appears to be about 25 years old. He had short hair around his ears and neck, longer on top of his head. The shooter who threatened to kill him appeared to be about 35 years old. He had a long beard and was about 5’8″ tall.

Anyone with information about this robbery-related murder is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463. Callers can remain anonymous and receive a cash reward of up to $5,000 in the case of a homicide.

The family is accepting donations to cover funeral costs through Zelle: Carlota Caal: (615) 943-1259.

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