Angel Rodriguez, an 18-year-old Hispanic male, was tragically killed on March 6, 2022, in Houston, Texas. The incident occurred at an apartment complex located in the 7700 block of Corporate Drive. Houston police responded to reports of gunshots and found Rodriguez lying in the courtyard of the complex, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Witnesses reported seeing two Hispanic men fleeing the scene after the shooting.
These men were later identified as brothers Marco Zavala, 20, and Luiz Zavala, 19. According to surveillance footage and witness statements, the Zavala brothers approached Rodriguez with the intent to rob him. A struggle ensued, during which all three individuals fell to the ground. Marco Zavala then stood up and fired multiple shots at Rodriguez, resulting in his death. Following the shooting, the brothers carjacked another individual at gunpoint and fled the scene in a stolen vehicle.
The stolen vehicle was found abandoned the next day, and further investigation led to the identification of the Zavala brothers as the suspects. Luiz Zavala was arrested on March 8, 2022, and charged with capital murder. Marco Zavala, however, remained at large and was also charged with capital murder. Houston police released a previous booking photo of Marco Zavala and urged anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact the authorities.
The case against the Zavala brothers is ongoing, with both facing serious charges related to the murder of Angel Rodriguez. The investigation revealed that the motive behind the attack was likely robbery, as the suspects attempted to take something from Rodriguez's arm before the fatal shooting. The tragic death of Angel Rodriguez has left a lasting impact on the community, and the search for justice continues as law enforcement works to apprehend Marco Zavala and bring closure to the case.
