A Buckhead man was stabbed to death by a “friend” after Pride weekend in Atlanta, relatives say

ATLANTA – The spirit of Atlanta’s Pride weekend was marred by tragedy as friends and family mourned the loss of 21-year-old Buckhead resident Mauricio Asensio.

Asensio was allegedly fatally stabbed by a 36-year-old man from New York whom he had invited to Atlanta to attend the celebrations.

Officials believe witnesses were present when the attack occurred Monday in Asensio’s own apartment at Prominence in Buckhead. FOX 5 Atlanta reported the aftermath of this incident.

“There were 42 people running out and knocking on doors,” Gabriella Simmons, a friend of Asensio, told FOX 5 Atlanta.

Atlanta police charged the suspect, identified as Orlando Largacha, with murder and possession of a knife during the commission of a felony.

Orlando Asprilla Largarcha (Source: Atlanta Police Department)

Grieving relatives wondered what had led to the dramatic turn of events between what were believed to be two friends.

“I know Mauricio bought him a ticket from New York to come to Pride,” Simmons explained. “They were gone three days in a row. Nobody had slept.”

Simmons said Mauricio came to the United States to escape violence in Venezuela. She described him as a delightful presence full of life and joy of life.

“Just a sweet boy,” she said. “He was such a great boy. It was great to be with him. Big energy, sassy, ​​fun, just out there.”

Asensio leaves behind his mother and sister.

La Hacienda Restaurant in Atlanta

Family members told FOX 5 they are planning a celebration of life at La Hacienda Restaurant in Midtown at 10 p.m.