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Candelario Gonzalez Jr.

Death by Force
Case Description
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On March 30, 2024, a tragic incident occurred during a 21st birthday celebration in Jacinto City, Texas, a suburb approximately 10 miles east of Houston. The party, attended by around 50 guests, was disrupted when an argument escalated into gunfire. Two individuals, 22-year-old Candelario Gonzalez Jr. and 30-year-old Christian Rangel, sustained gunshot wounds and were transported to local hospitals, where they were pronounced dead.

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  • Yahoo News: Harris County double murder: Two shot, killed at 21st birthday in Jacinto City
  • FOX 26 Houston: 21st birthday party turns deadly! Two men killed after shooting in Jacinto City
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    Victim Details

    Candelario Gonzalez Jr.

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Houston

    TX

    2024-03-30

    22

    Candelario

    Gonzalez Jr.

    11/20/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Does anyone else find it incredibly confusing and frustrating how a simple night of celebration can ... ...Read More
    09/26/2024
    I’ve been following the incident at the 21st birthday party in Jacinto City and my heart truly goe... ...Read More
    08/23/2024
    Hey everyone, I couldn't stop thinking about the recent tragedy during the 21st birthday party in Ja... ...Read More
    07/05/2024
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