Steven Gomez, 33, was shot to death on July 16, 2017, and found in the driver’s seat of his black Nissan pickup on Corban Street near South Port Avenue in Corpus Christi. The medical examiner ruled the cause of death multiple gunshot wounds. Investigators recovered multiple shell casings at the scene; witnesses reported hearing shots and seeing someone run from the area.

Gomez was a local advocate for the LGBT community and the creator of the De Anda Foundation, known for charitable work including helping children who couldn’t afford lunch. Police have said the killing did not appear random and have pursued witnesses and leads while urging anyone with information to come forward.

Anyone who knew Steven, saw activity on Corban Street that night, or has information about people who might have been involved is asked to contact Corpus Christi police.