Gilbert Aaron Rocha, a 25-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically lost his life on November 26, 2016, in San Antonio, Texas. Rocha was a backseat passenger in a blue Ford Explorer when a road rage incident turned deadly. The vehicle was traveling west on Huebner Road near Northwest Military Drive when another vehicle approached them. A passenger in the other vehicle fired multiple shots into the Explorer, striking both Rocha and the driver.
Unfortunately, Rocha succumbed to his injuries, while the driver survived.
The case remains unsolved, and San Antonio police have been actively seeking suspects in connection with the shooting. Despite numerous efforts by Rocha's family to raise awareness and seek justice, including annual calls to action and a reward offered by Crime Stoppers, no arrests have been made. The investigation is classified as a cold case, but authorities continue to encourage anyone with information to come forward.
Rocha's mother, Lori Rocha, has been a vocal advocate for justice, holding annual vigils and urging the public to provide any information that could help solve the case. She describes her son as a kind and loving person who always sought to bring positivity into any situation. The family's hope is that someone will come forward with the information needed to bring the perpetrator to justice and provide closure for their loss.
The San Antonio Police Department and Crime Stoppers continue to offer a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 210-224-STOP. The case remains open, and the search for justice continues.
