On June 16, 2023, at about 12:05 p.m., Seguin Police responded to reports of gunfire in the 1600 block of North Austin Street and found 49-year-old Juan Pablo Porky Juarez Jr. with a fatal gunshot wound. Justice of the Peace Darrel Hunter pronounced him dead at the scene. Juarez was a lifelong Seguin resident who worked in construction alongside his father at J.J. Concrete Construction and was remembered by the community for his contributions and presence.

The Seguin Police Department opened an investigation to identify and person responsible. On June 26, 2023, authorities arrested 18-year-old Steven Herrera; he was taken into custody on two unrelated deadly conduct warrants and while detained was formally charged with the murder of Juarez. Herrera remained held in custody awaiting further legal proceedings. If anyone knew Juan Juarez Jr. or has information about the shooting, please share what you remember.