George Escobedo, 59, was shot multiple times and killed in San Antonio, Texas, on October 25, 2008. His death was tied to internal conflicts within the Texas Syndicate as that gang sought to expand its influence in the area amid a power shift after the decline of the Texas Mexican Mafia. Escobedo and another man, George Davenport, reportedly fell out of favor with the group and were targeted during a period of heightened violence.

Escobedo’s killing was later included in a federal grand jury indictment charging 17 members of the Texas Syndicate with offenses including murder, conspiracy, and racketeering. The investigation, called Operation Broken Horn, led to multiple arrests and charged gang leader Andrew Vidaurri in connection with Escobedo’s death. Any readers with information about Escobedo, his movements before October 25, 2008, or ties to the Texas Syndicate are asked to come forward.