On March 5, 2023, 24-year-old Gomesindo "Sindo" Perez IV, also known as "Triple G," was found deceased inside a residence in the 4500 block of 40th Street in central Lubbock, Texas. Lubbock Police Department officers responded to the scene around 2:23 a.m., where Perez was pronounced dead.
Preliminary investigations indicated that Perez was involved in an altercation inside the home, during which he sustained fatal injuries.
A woman at the scene informed police that she had shot Perez, alleging that he was choking her at the time. Authorities have not publicly identified the woman involved.
As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made in connection with Perez's death. The Lubbock Police Department's Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident to determine whether the shooting was an act of self-defense or if charges should be filed.
Perez's family held a balloon release to honor his memory, expressing their grief and calling for an end to gun violence in the community. They remembered him as a beloved family member whose life was tragically cut short.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have urged anyone with information about the case to come forward to assist in resolving the circumstances of Perez's death. The community awaits further updates from law enforcement as they work to uncover the full details of the incident.
