Edward Magana, a 57-year-old Hispanic man from Houston, Texas, was tragically killed on July 16, 2018, while working at the Mattress One store on North Freeway. He was shot in the head by Jose Gilberto Rodriguez, a parolee who was on a violent rampage at the time. Rodriguez allegedly killed three people, including Magana, and stole Magana's grey Nissan Sentra.
Magana, a dedicated family man and natural-born salesman, had immigrated from El Salvador decades earlier and raised four
children in Houston. He had been working at Mattress One for only six months and had recently started at the North Freeway location. His family described him as a free spirit who loved interacting with people.
Rodriguez was captured the following day after leading authorities on a 14-minute chase in the stolen vehicle. He was charged with capital murder for the deaths of Magana and two other victims. The family of Edward Magana has been seeking justice for their father and has expressed their desire for the death penalty for Rodriguez.
The tragic loss of Edward Magana has deeply affected his family, who have established a GoFundMe page to help cover unexpected funeral costs. His children have shared their grief and memories, emphasizing the impact of his death on their lives.
The case has drawn significant attention from the Houston community and law enforcement, with authorities working diligently to ensure justice is served for Magana and the other victims.
