Jessie Vasquez, a 20-year-old Hispanic male from Lamesa, Texas, tragically lost his life on August 30, 2020. Jessie was shot multiple times during a physical altercation at a party attended by 20 to 30 people. The incident occurred at 511 S. Akron Ave in Lamesa. Despite the efforts of emergency responders, Jessie was pronounced dead at the scene. The police were alerted to the shooting through two 911 calls, the first reporting a shooting and the second indicating that someone might be dead.
During the same incident, another individual, Kevin Renteria, also 21 years old, was shot three times and was subsequently transferred to University Medical Center in Lubbock, where his condition stabilized. The police investigation revealed that the altercation at the party escalated into a deadly shooting. As of the latest updates, no arrests or charges have been made in connection with Jessie Vasquez's death. The Lamesa Police Department continues to investigate the case, seeking any information that could lead to the identification and apprehension of the suspects involved.
Jessie Vasquez's death has left a profound impact on his family and the Lamesa community. Funeral services were held at Christ the Rock Church, where family and friends gathered to pay their respects. Jessie is survived by his parents, step-parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and numerous friends. The community mourns the loss of a young life cut short by senseless violence, and they continue to seek justice for Jessie Vasquez. The investigation remains ongoing, with the hope that those responsible for his death will be brought to justice.
