Abel Salazar, a 33-year-old Hispanic man from San Antonio, Texas, was found dead inside a barrel at a home near Trumbo Road outside Loop 1604 on September 30, 2016. The medical examiner ruled his death a result of gunshot wounds. Family described him as a devoted father of six and a musician who shared his testimony through Christian rap.

The investigation led to the arrest of 20-year-old Derrick Rodriguez after a brief standoff with Bexar County Sheriff’s deputies; deputies discovered Salazar’s body during their inquiry. Rodriguez had a prior aggravated robbery charge from July 2016 in which a handgun was stolen, and the family worried that the stolen weapon might have been used in Salazar’s killing. Rodriguez was later found competent to stand trial.

Salazar’s family said they did not know Rodriguez and were unsure how the two men may have crossed paths. They continue to seek answers and closure as the legal process moves forward. Does anyone have information about Abel’s movements or contacts in the days before September 30, 2016?