Jose Tellez, a 33-year-old Hispanic male, was tragically shot and killed on March 27, 2020, in Somerset, Texas. The incident occurred outside the residence he shared with his partner, Maria Delrosario Mendez, 52, on the 8000 block of 3rd Street. According to the Bexar County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the scene around 8:30 a.m. and discovered Tellez with multiple gunshot wounds to his upper torso. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Maria Delrosario Mendez, who was in a romantic relationship with Tellez, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. The couple's three children, the oldest of whom is 13 years old, were present in the home during the shooting but were unharmed. The local school district and Child Protective Services were notified to ensure the children's safety and well-being.
The investigation revealed that Mendez shot Tellez several times in the head and upper torso, killing him by a vehicle outside their home. Mendez was taken into custody and her bond was set at $150,000. The case is still under investigation by the Bexar County Sheriff's Office, and further details regarding the motive and circumstances leading to the shooting are being examined.
This tragic incident has left the community in shock, as they grapple with the loss of Jose Tellez and the impact on his surviving family members. The legal proceedings against Maria Delrosario Mendez will continue as authorities seek justice for the victim.
