Jesus Ortega

Death by Force

On April 1, 2024, 61-year-old Jesus Mares Ortega was fatally shot in a drive-by incident at his residence on West French Place in San Antonio, Texas. The tragedy unfolded shortly after 5 a.m. when Ortega returned home after taking his wife to work. As he approached his house, a black sedan or SUV drove by, and an occupant fired multiple shots in his direction. Ortega managed to enter his home to warn his family; however, additional shots were fired into the residence, one of which struck him in ...Read More

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