Ernesto Alonzo, aged 37, tragically lost his life on March 27, 2010, in Houston, Texas. Ernesto was shot in the chest in an incident that took place at approximately 4:30 a.m. on Monarch Road. According to reports, he had been seen inside a bar earlier that night before running out of the establishment, chased by several individuals. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots, and Ernesto was found collapsed in a nearby ditch. He was subsequently transported to Ben Taub General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The suspects involved in the shooting were described as a group of unknown black males who fled the scene in an unidentified vehicle. The Houston Police Department's Homicide Division is still investigating the case, and anyone with information was encouraged to contact law enforcement or Crime Stoppers.
Ernesto Alonzo was remembered as a loving husband, father, son, and friend, with his obituary detailing the grief of those who knew him. He was laid to rest in Houston, where family and friends commemorated his life and legacy through services held shortly after his death. The circumstances of his death have left a significant impact on his community, and his memory remains cherished by those who knew him.