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Summary based on 7 sources
Steve Krueger, a 60-year-old man from Wimberley, Texas, tragically passed away on June 14, 2016. He was born on May 2, 1956, in Olney, Texas, to Milton and Ruth Krueger. Steve was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife Christina, his daughter Anjel Ortiz, his son Jacob Krueger, and two granddaughters.

The circumstances surrounding Steve Krueger's death were quite distressing. On the night of June 14, 2016, Steve and his son, Jacob Christopher Krueger, 29, got into an argument at their home on Brookmeadow Drive in Wimberley. The argument escalated, and Jacob shot his father during the altercation. When deputies arrived at the scene, they found Steve Krueger dead from a gunshot wound in a back room of the house. Jacob was found sitting in the same room holding a shotgun and was subsequently arrested and charged with murder.

The Hays County Sheriff's Office conducted an investigation into the incident. Jacob Krueger was charged with the murder of his father, Steve Krueger. The case brought significant attention to the family and the community, as it was a tragic and unexpected event.

In summary, Steve Krueger, a 60-year-old man from Wimberley, Texas, died from a gunshot wound inflicted by his son, Jacob Krueger, during an argument at their home. Jacob was arrested and charged with murder in connection with his father's death.