Rawly Sanchez was 19 and a resident of Tyler, Texas. He was shot in the evening on July 4, 2024, in a residential area of Tyler. Emergency services responded after multiple shots were reported; Sanchez was found with gunshot wounds, taken to a local hospital, and pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

Investigators say the shooting may have arisen from a personal dispute. Witnesses reported people fleeing the scene; police gathered surveillance footage and interviewed witnesses. In the days afterward, several individuals were arrested on charges related to the shooting. One 21-year-old male was publicly identified as a suspect and taken into custody on July 7, 2024, facing murder and aggravated assault charges and being held without bail. Authorities say investigations remain ongoing and have not ruled out other participants.

If anyone in Tyler has information about the events of the evening of July 4 or saw suspicious activity in the neighborhood, please contact the Tyler Police Department.