Juan Carlos Tovar Soto was 48 when he was fatally shot on July 27, 2019, in San Antonio, Texas. The woman he sought to protect survived.

The suspect was identified as Jose Baca-Olivares, described as having a history of domestic violence. After the shooting he was being sought by law enforcement and was killed in a shootout with the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force shortly after Juan Carlos’s death. Juan Carlos left behind a wife, Sara, and two teenage children; his family have spoken of pride in his actions and have been raising funds for funeral expenses and to support his wife and children.

Juan Carlos is remembered by his family and community as kind and brave. If anyone knew Juan Carlos or has information about that morning in San Antonio, please share what you remember.