Marc Allen Shaw, a 38-year-old male of unspecified ethnicity, tragically died on January 20, 2020, in Austin, Texas. Shaw was fatally shot by Andre Lashon Ross, 46, who was Shaw's ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend. The incident occurred at a gas station in Travis County, where Ross met Shaw to see who was "around his kids". During the encounter, Ross refused Shaw's handshake, and when Shaw attempted to defuse the situation by putting his hands up and saying he "didn't want any problems," Ross
attempted to punch him. Shaw responded by putting Ross in a bear hug, but Ross broke free and fired multiple shots at Shaw from a handgun hidden in his sweatshirt. Shaw was pronounced dead at the scene.
Following the shooting, Ross returned to his truck, where his son was present. Shaw's death led to Ross's arrest and subsequent charges of first-degree murder. Ross was held in Travis County jail since the shooting and later accepted a 15-year plea deal offered by the Travis County District Attorney's Office. The plea deal was accepted on September 7, 2022, and Ross was sentenced to 15 years in prison.
The case drew significant attention due to the circumstances of the shooting and the presence of Ross's son during the incident. Shaw's family and friends mourned his loss, and the community sought justice for his untimely death. The legal proceedings and Ross's eventual plea deal marked a resolution to the tragic case, although the pain and loss experienced by Shaw's loved ones remain profound.
