Juan Mango Salazar, a 42-year-old Hispanic male from Beaumont, Texas, tragically died on March 13, 2022. He was found shot along Goliad Street and Wall Street in Beaumont. The investigation into his death revealed that Terry Antonio Johnson III, a 20-year-old from Beaumont, was charged with murder in connection to Salazar's death. Additionally, Johnson's 13-year-old nephew was also charged with murder in connection to the shooting.
The case drew significant attention due to the
involvement of minors in the crime. During a search of the home connected to the shooting, Beaumont Police arrested Johnson's nephew and a woman named Marina Martinez on charges related to the incident. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities expect additional charges and arrests as more information comes to light.
The tragic death of Juan Mango Salazar has deeply affected his family and the community, who remember him fondly for his love of fishing and his close-knit relationships with his loved ones.