On June 24, 2015, Jorge Vargas, a 31-year-old Hispanic male from San Antonio, Texas, was fatally shot near Neal Elementary School on the city's North Side. According to police reports, Vargas was standing outside his vehicle in a residential area when a man in a dark-colored car approached, shot him, and then fled the scene. Despite being wounded, Vargas managed to inform the authorities about the incident before succumbing to his injuries the following day at University Hospital.
Vargas was a devoted father, leaving behind three children aged 10, 8, and 7. His mother, Velma Almendarez, recounted that he had visited her home just an hour before the tragic event. The suddenness of the incident led the family to suspect that he might have been set up, as he had been at the location for only a brief period before the shooting occurred. Family members expressed their fears and concerns, emphasizing that they were unaware of any enemies Vargas might have had and pleading with the public to come forward with any information that could lead to the apprehension of the perpetrator.
As of July 5, 2015, the San Antonio Police Department had not identified or arrested any suspects in connection with Jorge Vargas's death. The investigation remained active, with authorities urging anyone with information to contact them. The family continued to seek justice, hoping that the individual responsible would be apprehended to prevent further harm to others.
In the years following the incident, there have been no publicly available updates indicating that a suspect has been arrested or charged in connection with the murder of Jorge Vargas. The case appears to remain unsolved, highlighting the challenges law enforcement agencies often face in resolving such cases.
