Jose Gonzalez, 34, was fatally shot on April 13, 2024, while leaving the Executive Inn near 44th Street and Avenue Q in Lubbock, Texas. According to court documents, Gonzalez was getting into his vehicle when he was approached by multiple people who opened fire; the assailants fled the scene and Gonzalez suffered critical, fatal injuries.

Lubbock Police identified and arrested three suspects in the days after the slaying. On April 15, 31-year-old Brandon Taylor was charged with murder. On April 16, 33-year-old Leeroy Trevino Jr. was arrested and charged. A third suspect, 33-year-old Tony Thomas, was taken into custody on April 19 in Fort Worth after coordination between Fort Worth and Lubbock police. All three are being held on murder charges as the legal process moves forward.

Authorities have not disclosed a motive or the nature of any relationship between Gonzalez and the suspects. Friends and family remember Gonzalez as a beloved person whose life was cut short. If anyone has information about this shooting or knew Gonzalez, please come forward to assist the investigation.