On September 11, 2023, 28-year-old Pedro Ignacio Rodriguez was found deceased from a gunshot wound in Seguin, Texas. Authorities responded to a report around 12:30 p.m. of a person lying on the side of the road near the 5200 block of Mesquite Pass. Upon arrival, they discovered Rodriguez's body near the tree line.
The circumstances surrounding Rodriguez's death remain under investigation.
As of now, no arrests have been reported, and no suspects have been publicly identified in connection with this case. The Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office continues to seek information from the public to aid in their investigation.
This incident adds to a series of violent events in Seguin during 2023. Earlier, on September 2, 2023, 36-year-old Adrian Barbosa was fatally shot, leading to the arrest of 24-year-old Isaac Mesa Jr., who was charged with murder and held on a $1 million bond. Additionally, on September 9, 2023, a domestic dispute resulted in the fatal stabbing of 26-year-old Terry Simmons Jr. by his brother, 22-year-old Trey-Vel Simmons, who was subsequently charged with murder.
The community remains on alert as law enforcement agencies work diligently to address these violent incidents. Residents are encouraged to provide any information that could assist in ongoing investigations to help ensure justice for the victims and restore safety in the area.
