Gabriel Rodriguez, a 46-year-old Hispanic man, was found dead from a gunshot wound to the chest on October 31, 2022, on Williams Drive in Corpus Christi, Texas. The Nueces County Medical Examiner confirmed the cause of death as a gunshot wound and the Corpus Christi Police Department opened a homicide investigation.

Investigators identified 31-year-old Roman Vargas as a suspect. Vargas, who had outstanding warrants for probation violations, unlawful carrying of a firearm by a felon, and possession of a controlled substance, was arrested later that day without incident and charged with murder; bond was set at $1 million. The investigation was continuing and authorities were seeking additional information and potential witnesses.

Rodriguez was remembered by family and friends as a loving father and husband who enjoyed cooking and making people laugh. Does anyone who knew Gabriel or who was in the Williams Drive area that morning have information to share with investigators?