Joel Pocasangre Garay, a 36-year-old Hispanic man, was shot and killed on July 26, 2021, at a small backyard gathering in the Como neighborhood of Fort Worth, Texas. The party turned violent after an argument; multiple people were injured and two men died at the scene, including Joel. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office pronounced Joel dead at the scene.

As Chavez fled, attendees chased him and threw landscaping bricks; Chavez was struck multiple times and also died at the scene. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing as they work to determine the full sequence of events and any motive.