PARKLAND, Fla. _ Joaquin Oliver became a naturalized American citizen in January 2017. Born in Venezuela, he moved to the United States with his family at age 3.
Among friends at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, he was known as "Guac," a moniker that appeared on his Instagram account. His interests: football, basketball, the Venezuelan national soccer team, urban graffiti and hip-hop.
His final social media post was dedicated to his girlfriend, Victoria Gonzalez.
"Thank you Lord for putting a greater blessing than I could ever imagine into my life this past year," he wrote. "I love you with all my heart."
