Angel Ortiz, a 24-year-old man from Houston, Texas, died on July 21, 2019. His obituary lists survivors including his mother, Gloria Ortiz; brother, Patrick Espinoza; sister, April Ortiz; girlfriend, Annette; and daughter, Angel Rose. A rosary was recited on October 21, 2019, at Garcia Mortuary’s Chapel of Angels, followed by a communion service and inurnment at Fairview Memorial Park.

There is no link in those notices between Ortiz’s death and broader crime statistics reported for Houston in 2019.

If anyone knew Angel, attended his services, or has information about what happened on or before July 21, 2019, please share what is known.