Carlos Valdez, a 37-year-old man from San Antonio, Texas, tragically died on November 18, 2018. The incident occurred at Taqueria Estrella Jalisco, where Valdez confronted Francisco Velasquez, his girlfriend's new boyfriend. During the confrontation, Valdez punched Velasquez in the face, prompting Velasquez to pull out a gun and shoot Valdez in the torso.
Valdez was taken to the hospital but later succumbed to his injuries.
Following the shooting, Velasquez and his girlfriend left the scene but later turned themselves in to the police. Velasquez was arrested and charged with murder. Witnesses at the restaurant identified Velasquez as the gunman, and he was taken into custody. The investigation revealed that Velasquez intentionally caused Valdez's death by shooting him with a firearm.
The case went to court, and Velasquez faced trial for the murder of Carlos Valdez. The Bexar County District Attorney's Office worked with the U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force to locate and extradite Velasquez from Mexico, where he had been arrested on a drug charge. Velasquez was returned to San Antonio and booked into the Bexar County Jail. The judge set a bond of $1 million for his release while awaiting trial.
The Valdez family has been seeking justice for Carlos, who was described as a hardworking family man who loved his children and had a contagious smile. The case remains a significant one in the San Antonio community, as the family continues to pursue closure and accountability for the loss of their loved one.
