Fundraiser launched for house cleaner who went to wrong house

She was killed after going to wrong house in Whitestown

(WHITESTOWN, Ind.) – The local Hispanic community is rallying behind an Indiana family after a tragic death on Wednesday. 

Maria Florinda Rios Perez was part of a house cleaning crew and she mistakenly went to the wrong address in Whitestown. 

She was shot-and-killed by the homeowner who mistook her for a burglar. 

Perez was the mother of four children that range in age from 1-years-old to 17-years-old. 

Maria was described as someone who brought kindness, humility and strength to her family and friends. 

A Go Fund Me has been launched for Maria and you can visit it here.