Edinson Volquez told CDN after hearing of the tragedy:
“I don’t think they were bad people. (Brandy) had a family and it’s shameful what happened last night. I hope justice is served.”
According to CDN, Brandy Volquez is survived by five children.
This is the second death suffered by the Volquez family in the last two years. While pitching for the Kansas City Royals in the 2015 World Series, Volquez’s 63-year-old father Daniel passed away due to heart disease. Volquez’s family requested that KC Royals officials not inform Volquez until after he had made his game 1 start against the Mets.