Kristian Rose, a 26-year-old male from San Angelo, Texas, tragically passed away on April 2, 2019. Rose was a lifelong resident of San Angelo and attended Lake View High School. He was known as an entrepreneur and left behind a son, Isiah Rose, and a daughter, Mia Rose, along with his parents, siblings, and extended family.
The investigation into Kristian Rose's death began early on the morning of April 2, 2019, when officers were dispatched to the 600 block of East 39th Street.
Rose's mother reported hearing a noise and upon investigating, she encountered a man with a gun and saw another man fleeing the scene. She found Kristian Rose lying on the floor inside his apartment and he was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy confirmed that Rose died from a gunshot wound to the torso.
Four individuals were implicated in the murder: Joshua Jaquez, Jacob Martinez, Brian Garcia, and Alexis Jackson. Surveillance footage showed a black sedan, believed to be involved in the crime, parking near Rose's apartment on the morning of the incident. Garcia and Martinez were seen entering and leaving Rose's apartment, while Jaquez and Jackson were also identified as suspects.
Over the years, all four defendants faced legal proceedings. Garcia received the longest sentence of 50 years after pleading guilty. Martinez was sentenced to 35 years, and Jackson also received a 35-year sentence. Jaquez, the last to be sentenced, received a 25-year sentence after a plea agreement and providing testimony against his co-defendants.
The case drew significant attention in the San Angelo community, and the legal proceedings underscored the gravity of the crime and the pursuit of justice for Kristian Rose. The sentences handed down to the defendants reflect the serious nature of the offense and the impact of Rose's death on his family and the community.
