Gregorio Romero, a 30-year-old Hispanic male, tragically lost his life on October 9, 2021, in Dallas, Texas. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning at a car wash located in the 8800 block of Lake June Road. According to the Dallas Police Department, officers responded to a call at approximately 4:18 a.m. and found Romero suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
He was immediately transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a disturbance had broken out at the car wash, leading to the fatal shooting. Witnesses reported that a fight had erupted, during which a man pulled out a gun and fired several shots. The suspect, identified as 27-year-old Anzi Gomez, was seen driving a black 2007 Chevrolet Corvette with two chrome rims. Gomez was later arrested and charged with murder in connection to the shooting.
Further details emerged from the investigation, indicating that the altercation between Romero and Gomez occurred during a family event. Witnesses at the scene helped authorities identify Gomez, who allegedly shot Romero after being struck by him during the fight. Gomez, who is of Venezuelan origin and has lived in the United States for around ten years, fled the scene in his vehicle but was later apprehended by the police.
The case has garnered significant attention, with family members of Gregorio Romero expressing their grief and calling for justice. Romero's brother, Arler Romero, spoke to the media, describing the devastating impact of the loss on their family. He mentioned that they were celebrating a special event when they received the tragic news. The family has been actively involved in seeking justice for Gregorio Romero, who left behind three young daughters.
The investigation into the murder of Gregorio Romero is ongoing, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward. Detective David Grubbs of the Dallas Police Department is leading the investigation and can be contacted for further details. The case number associated with the investigation is 183349-2021.
