On March 30, 2024, a 21st birthday gathering in Jacinto City, Texas, ended in gunfire after an argument escalated. About 50 people were at the party when a dispute, described by authorities as likely over a petty verbal matter, turned violent. Two men shot during the incident — 22-year-old Candelario Gonzalez Jr. and 30-year-old Christian Rangel — were taken to hospitals and pronounced dead.

Candelario Gonzalez Jr., born September 7, 2001, in Houston, was remembered by family as someone who enjoyed fishing and swimming. He is survived by his parents Cristina and Candelario Gonzalez Sr.; his fiancée Cecilia Villa; siblings Amonie, Mayra, Chloe, and Joe Andy Gonzalez; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Houston with visitation and a rosary on April 4, 2024, and burial on April 5, 2024.

No arrests had been announced and investigators were working to determine the exact circumstances and connections between attendees. If anyone who attended the party or has information about the shooting can help, please come forward.