Jorge Jesus Berzosa-Salto, a 21-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically passed away on May 12, 2022, in Banquete, Texas. Jorge was born on May 27, 2000, in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, and was known for his vibrant personality and love for music, singing, and basketball. Despite being born deaf, Jorge lived life to the fullest and had a positive attitude that was infectious to those around him.
He had a significant presence on TikTok, where he shared his free spirit and larger-than-life personality with over 7,000 followers.
The circumstances surrounding Jorge's death were violent and heartbreaking. On the morning of May 12, 2022, Nueces County officials responded to a call at a residence on Gladys Street, near Banquete ISD schools, for a shooting. Jorge was shot multiple times and taken to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Xavier Jordan Zavala, was Jorge's former girlfriend's boyfriend. Zavala attempted to knock down the door and, upon entering the residence, fired several shots in the bedroom where Jorge was located.
With the assistance of the U.S. Marshals, officials were able to locate Zavala using his ankle monitor. He was found at a residence south of Robstown and taken into custody. Zavala was charged with murder and booked into the Nueces County Jail. The investigation revealed that Zavala's actions were driven by a dispute with his former girlfriend, leading to the tragic and untimely death of Jorge Berzosa-Salto.
Jorge's family, including his mother Isabel Garcia, stepfather Daniel Garcia, father Jorge Luis Berzosa, sister Karla Zamorano, and brother Giovanni Berzosa, are left to cherish his memory and mourn his loss. Jorge's passing has deeply affected his community, and many have come forward to share their condolences and memories of the young man who brought joy and positivity to those around him.
The case remains under investigation, and the legal proceedings against Xavier Jordan Zavala are ongoing. The community continues to seek justice for Jorge and support for his grieving family.
