Gregory Roundtree, a 50-year-old African American male from Pflugerville, Texas, was tragically killed on July 2, 2022, in Seguin, Texas. The incident occurred during an argument between Roundtree and Norman "Trey" Powell, a 38-year-old male from Seguin. The altercation escalated, leading to Powell shooting Roundtree. When officers arrived at the scene, they found Roundtree with a life-threatening gunshot wound.
He was transported to Brooks Army Medical Center in San Antonio, where he succumbed to his injuries on July 6, 2022.
Following the incident, the Seguin Police Department launched an investigation and issued an arrest warrant for Powell. A manhunt ensued, and Powell was eventually apprehended on September 6, 2022. He was charged with the murder of Gregory Roundtree and booked into the Guadalupe County Jail with a bond set at $500,000. The case garnered significant attention, and the Guadalupe County Crime Stoppers offered a reward for information leading to Powell's arrest.
The tragic death of Gregory Roundtree highlights the devastating consequences of gun violence and the importance of thorough investigations to bring justice to the victims and their families. The legal proceedings against Powell are ongoing, and the community continues to mourn the loss of Roundtree, a beloved member of his family and community.