Mario Gamez was 20 when he was fatally shot on August 21, 2016, in Austin, Texas, while sitting in a car on William Cannon Drive. The shooting happened early that Sunday morning as the vehicle was traveling westbound toward IH-35; three other passengers were in the car but have not been charged.

Police reports say 19-year-old Cesar Moncada shot Gamez; Moncada was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter. The motive has not been established. The case drew substantial local attention and involved multiple law enforcement agencies, and the Travis County District Attorney’s Office pursued charges that moved through the courts.

Mario Gamez’s death deeply affected his family and community, who have sought justice and closure. If anyone was in that area that morning or has information about the shooting, please come forward.