On May 5, 2023, at approximately 7:05 p.m., Dallas Police officers responded to a shooting call in the 10600 block of Coogan Drive. Upon arrival, they discovered 73-year-old Alvaro Sosa with a gunshot wound; he succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The following day, May 6, 2023, Dallas Police arrested 21-year-old Josue Hernandez, charging him with murder in connection to Sosa's death.
Alvaro Sosa was a cherished husband, father, and grandfather.
Born on August 4, 1949, in Merida, Yucatan, Tekit, Mexico, he married his wife, Alicia, on May 10, 1971, and they shared 52 years together. Sosa was known for his warm smile, kind heart, and deep love for his family. He worked as a bartender, enjoyed cooking for family gatherings, and was a fan of the Texas Rangers and Leones de Yucatán baseball teams.
The investigation into Sosa's death is documented under case number 350781-2023. Authorities have encouraged anyone with additional information to contact Detective John Valdez at 214-671-3623 or via email at [email protected].
