Francisco Jamie Garcia-Torres, 27, of Farmers Branch was shot and killed in Mesquite, Texas, on December 18, 2022. The slaying occurred between 3:15 a.m. and 3:45 a.m. in the 5100 block of Samuell Boulevard after Garcia-Torres and his girlfriend were leaving a party in separate cars. Police say the shooting is believed to have been a road rage incident that began with multiple vehicles traveling north on Buckner Boulevard from US Highway 175 before reaching Samuell Boulevard. Investigators report a suspect exited a vehicle and fired into Garcia-Torres’ car, causing his death.

Mesquite police have been searching for the suspect and any vehicles involved, canvassing for surveillance footage and asking the public for information. No arrests or named suspects have been announced and the investigation remains open. If anyone saw vehicles or people in that area between about 3:15 and 3:45 a.m. on December 18, 2022, contact Mesquite police with what they know.