Andrew Jacob Rangel, a 29-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically passed away on May 4, 2022, in San Antonio, TX. He was born on March 5, 1993, to Javier Carlos Rangel and Angela Canales. Andrew is survived by his mother, stepfather, maternal grandmother, paternal grandmother, brother, uncles, aunts, cousins, and many other loving family members and friends.
Andrew's death was the result of a fatal shooting incident that occurred on Interstate 35 near Binz Engleman Road.
According to the investigation, Andrew was shot by Jeremiah Nevarez, 34, in what was believed to be a road rage incident. The shooting happened as Andrew was driving home from work, and the bullets penetrated the passenger door of his car, hitting him in the abdomen. Andrew crashed into the median wall and then veered off the highway, crashing into a tree. A witness captured the shooting and the crash on a recording device in their work van.
Jeremiah Nevarez was arrested three months after the incident, thanks to a Crime Stoppers tip and surveillance video evidence. Nevarez's cellphone data placed him in the area at the time of the shooting, and he had fled to another state shortly after the crime. He was charged with murder and later sentenced to 60 years in prison for the deadly road rage shooting.
Andrew's family and friends remember him as a loving and happy individual who was always smiling and easy-going. His mother, Angela Trevino, expressed her grief and hoped for justice, stating that Andrew did not deserve to die in such a manner. The family has been advocating for tougher penalties for road rage shootings to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Andrew's death has left a significant impact on his loved ones, who continue to seek justice and honor his memory. The case highlights the importance of community cooperation and technology in solving crimes and holding violent offenders accountable.
