In the early hours of June 10, 2023, Longview Police Department officers responded to a shooting incident in the 600 block of Harrison Street in Longview, Texas. Upon arrival, they discovered two male victims with gunshot wounds. Nineteen-year-old Aleksei Gamez was pronounced dead at the scene, while his brother, 18-year-old Alexander Gamez, was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. Tragically, Alexander succumbed to his injuries on June 13, 2023.
The investigation led to the arrest of 25-year-old Jose Rodriguez Jr., who was charged with capital murder in connection with the deaths of the Gamez brothers. According to an arrest affidavit, the residence where the shooting occurred was equipped with multiple exterior surveillance cameras, at least one of which captured footage of the incident. Additionally, the girlfriend of one of the victims identified Rodriguez as the shooter. Rodriguez was detained and held on a $500,000 bond.
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and the Longview Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances leading up to the tragic event. Authorities have urged anyone with information related to the case to come forward to assist in the ongoing investigation.
