Gonzalo Andrew Gonzalez, a 20-year-old Hispanic male from Houston, TX, tragically passed away on December 27, 2019. Gonzalo was a student at the University of Houston, majoring in Marketing, and was passionate about photography and videography. He was working on a music video when he was fatally shot in a drive-by attack.
The investigation revealed that Gonzalo was one of five victims killed by 25-year-old Louis Malik Santee, who was involved in a months-long crime spree in 2019.
Santee was sentenced to 60 years in prison for his crimes, which included the deaths of Gonzalo and four others. The drive-by shooting occurred while Gonzalo and his friend Jonathan Jimenez, 20, were filming a music video, and seven other people were injured in the attack.
The case was prosecuted by the Harris County District Attorney's Office, with Assistant District Attorney Napoleon Stewart leading the prosecution. Santee pleaded guilty to three counts of murder and received three concurrent 60-year sentences. The families of the victims expressed relief and hope for justice as Santee will be eligible for parole after 30 years.
Gonzalo's death was a devastating loss for his family, friends, and the community. He is remembered fondly for his creativity, passion, and the impact he made in his short life.
