Margarito Pepe Keller, a 31-year-old man of Hispanic ethnicity from Beeville, Texas, tragically died on September 26, 2014. He was shot in the neck while welding a barbecue pit in the backyard of a home in the 900 block of West Jones Street. The incident occurred during a drive-by shooting.
John Michael Campos, a 32-year-old Beeville resident, was convicted of deadly conduct for his involvement in the shooting. Campos received the maximum sentence of 20 years in prison for his role in Keller's death. Paula Jasso, the driver in the shooting, took a plea deal and was sentenced to 10 years in prison in exchange for her testimony against Campos.
The case highlights the devastating impact of gun violence on individuals and communities. Margarito Pepe Keller is remembered by his family, including his two sons, Margarito Keller Jr. and Jordan Keller, and his daughter, Diamond Keller. His death has left a lasting impact on those who knew him and the Beeville community.
