James Rojas Jr., a 28-year-old man from Robstown, Texas, tragically lost his life on March 28, 2021. He was found shot dead in the passenger seat of a vehicle, with a gunshot wound to the right side of his head. His father, 52-year-old James Rojas Sr., was also shot but survived with a gunshot wound to the chest. The incident occurred around 6:41 p.m. in the 400 block of West Avenue G.
Robstown police quickly responded to the scene and detained two male subjects. Carlos Hernandez Silva, 38, was arrested and charged with murder and aggravated assault. Jesse Trevino, 26, was also taken into custody on an unrelated Nueces County warrant for injury to a child, elderly, or disabled person. The Texas Department of Public Safety assisted in the investigation, which revealed that the incident was not a random act of violence and that the male subjects knew each other.
The investigation into James Rojas Jr.'s death remains active, with authorities continuing to gather evidence and question witnesses. The motive behind the shooting is still under investigation, but it is clear that the incident was a targeted attack rather than a random act of violence.
This tragic event has deeply affected the Robstown community, and the family of James Rojas Jr. continues to seek justice for his untimely death. The case highlights the importance of community safety and the need for thorough investigations to bring those responsible to justice.
