Elezar Longoria Jr., a 36-year-old Hispanic male, was found dead on April 9, 2018, in New Braunfels, Texas. The New Braunfels Police Department responded to a call at approximately 11:40 p.m. regarding a gunshot victim at a residence in the 2800 block of Windgate Drive. Upon arrival, officers discovered Eleazar Longoria Jr. with a single gunshot wound to his chest.
Despite the efforts of first responders, Longoria was pronounced dead at the scene.
Following an investigation, police arrested 37-year-old Paul Jason Roberts, also from New Braunfels, in connection with the shooting. Roberts was charged with murder, a first-degree felony, and was taken into custody at the Comal County Jail. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and the investigation into Longoria's death is ongoing.
The tragic incident has left the community in shock, as they mourn the loss of Eleazar Longoria Jr. and seek justice for his untimely death. The case has garnered significant attention, with authorities continuing to gather evidence and interview witnesses to piece together the events leading up to the fatal shooting. As the investigation progresses, the community remains hopeful that justice will be served for Eleazar Longoria Jr. and his family.
