Juan Carlos Tovar Soto, a 48-year-old Hispanic man, tragically lost his life on July 27, 2019, in San Antonio, Texas. He was a loving father to his two teenage children and a loyal husband to his wife, Sara. Juan Carlos had fled the violence in his home country and sought peace for his family in the United States.
On the morning of his death, Juan Carlos was visiting a family friend in San Antonio when he intervened in a domestic violence situation.
He tried to bring peace to the situation but was shot at point-blank range by the perpetrator. His heroic actions saved the life of the woman involved, but tragically cost him his own life.
The suspect in Juan Carlos's murder was identified as Jose Baca-Olivares. Baca-Olivares had a history of domestic violence and was on the run after shooting at his ex-wife and fatally wounding Juan Carlos. Law enforcement tracked Baca-Olivares down, and he was killed in a shootout with the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force shortly after Juan Carlos's death.
Juan Carlos's family has forgiven the alleged killer, acknowledging that Juan Carlos died doing the right thing. His brother, Juan Luis, expressed the family's sorrow and pride, noting that Juan Carlos was a hero who protected his family and others. The family has been raising funds to cover funeral expenses and support Juan Carlos's wife and children during this difficult time.
Juan Carlos's death has left a significant impact on his family and community, who remember him as a kind and brave individual who sought a better life for his loved ones.
