Cisqo Isaiah Zay Rodriguez, a 21-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically passed away on August 7, 2022, in El Paso, Texas. He was born on October 3, 2000, and grew up in El Paso, where he lived his entire life. Cisqo recently graduated from Eastwood High School in June 2022 and was working at Autozone while pursuing his passion for cars and aspiring to become an auto mechanic.
He was known for his outgoing personality, love for sports, and his loyalty to the Dallas Cowboys.
Cisqo's death was the result of a fatal shooting that occurred after he attended a "mansion party" at a home in Montana Vista. The incident took place in the early hours of the morning as he was driving a group of friends back from the party. Isaac Carlos, an 18-year-old male, was arrested and charged with manslaughter in connection with Cisqo's death. According to the investigation, Carlos allegedly fired a handgun out of the car window while driving, and a bullet struck Cisqo, who was driving at the time. Carlos reportedly asked Cisqo, "Zay, did I shoot you?" after the incident.
The shooting led to a series of legal actions against Carlos, who was held at the El Paso County Jail Annex under a $500,000 bond. The El Paso County Sheriff's Office and the El Paso Police Department have been warning young adults and their parents about the dangers associated with "mansion parties," which have been linked to various incidents, including shootings, drug offenses, and assaults.
Cisqo's family and friends have been deeply affected by his loss, and his memory continues to be honored through various tributes and memorials. His mother, Jessica L. Telles, father, Thomas Tew, stepfather, Julio Johnson, and siblings have been vocal about their grief and the impact of his untimely death.
Cisqo Isaiah Zay Rodriguez's life was cut short, but his legacy lives on through the love and memories shared by those who knew him.
