Nicolas Garcia, a 44-year-old Hispanic man, was shot and killed on September 23, 2018, in Houston, Texas. Oscar Garcia saw Nicolas walking with his girlfriend, confronted him despite the girlfriend’s attempts to say he was not the thief, and shot Nicolas in the back, killing him instantly.

After the killing, Oscar Garcia reportedly destroyed security camera recordings and left the country for El Salvador, leaving behind a pregnant wife and three children. He later returned to the United States and was arrested; in October 2023 he pleaded guilty to murder and received a 35-year sentence. The Bautista family said they hoped the sentence would bring justice and closure.