A 25-year-old New York man was fatally shot Aug. 10 in Puerto Rico while visiting for a Bad Bunny concert, according to police and a family statement.

Kevin Mares was killed in an early morning shooting in San Juan after shots rang out during an argument, according to a press release from Puerto Rico police.

Police said Mares was shot in the left side of his abdomen at a club in La Perla, which is an impoverished neighborhood near Old San Juan that has had a reputation for crime.

Mares was in critical condition when officials responded to the scene shortly after 4 a.m. local time. He later succumbed to his wounds at Rio Piedras Medical Center, the release said.

2 others injured in shooting, police say

Two siblings in their mid-forties, identified as local residents Miguel A. y Keila and Meléndez Beltrán, were injured in the shooting. They were taken to a local hospital and their conditions are unknown, according to the release.

A magazine that may belong to the weapon used in the shooting was found in an alley near the scene, police said. No shell casings were found.

Police ask anyone with information regarding the shooting to call 787-343-2020.

NY man was visiting Puerto Rico for Bad Bunny concert, family says

Mares' family said on a GoFundMe page that he was visiting the island to see Bad Bunny, the famous reggaeton artist who has scheduled 30 concerts in his native Puerto Rico.

Bad Bunny is in the midst of his "No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí" concert series at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan that has drawn American tourists to the island.

The singer's next set of shows is slated for Aug. 15-17.

La Perla, where the shooting took place, is a seaside community along the northern outskirts of Old San Juan. The area has made headlines for similar crimes involving tourists. It was also made famous after being featured in the music video for "Despacito," a 2017 song by Puerto Rican singers Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee.

Puerto Rico shooting victim was planning to propose to girlfriend, family says

Mares was planning to propose to his girlfriend of six years in the fall, his family said on a GoFundMe page.

"Kevin Mares was a deeply loved son, devoted friend, and a source of inspiration to everyone who knew him," the page said. "His wholehearted kindness, adventurous spirit, and unwavering commitment to family made him a pillar of strength for his loved ones."

"Family was at the center of everything he did, and his sudden passing has left an unfillable void in our lives," it added.

Mares hoped to become a veterinarian, his mother, Sandra Mares, said in a social media post.

"Unfortunately he was not able to complete his dream," she said.

This story has been updated with new information.

Contributing: Julia Gomez, USA TODAY

Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at melina.khan@usatoday.com.

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