Angel Jesus Lopez Garza, a 25-year-old man of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically passed away on February 15, 2022, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on July 23, 1996, in Angleton, Texas, to Niki Bejarano and Joseph Pena. Angel was known for his outgoing personality, love for fishing, and his favorite sweets like gummy worms and gummy bears. He was a devoted father to his children and a loving son, brother, and grandson.
On the day of his death, Angel was found shot inside a residence on
Prescott Street in Corpus Christi. The Nueces County Medical Examiner determined that the cause of death was a gunshot wound to the head. The police identified 17-year-old Jose Monsevais as a person of interest in the case. Monsevais was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Alice, Texas, on an outstanding murder warrant and taken to the Jim Wells County Jail with a bond set at $1 million.
The investigation revealed that the person who shot Lopez-Garza likely knew him, indicating a possible connection between the victim and the suspect. Detectives worked diligently to gather evidence and build a case against Monsevais, leading to his arrest and subsequent charges.
Angel's death deeply affected his family and friends, who remembered him as a unique and loving individual. His obituary described him as someone who would give his shirt off his back to help others and who was always there for his loved ones. The community came together to honor his memory and support his family during this difficult time.
The case against Monsevais continued to unfold as the legal system sought justice for Angel Jesus Lopez Garza. The arrest and charges brought some closure to his grieving family, but the pain of losing such a vibrant young man remained.
