On March 12, 2021, 21-year-old Jerod Jeffrey of Schertz, Texas, was found shot to death inside a gray sedan at the Sycamore Creek Apartments. Family members called him JJ and described him as kindhearted, trusting, and hardworking, with plans for marriage, children, and college that were never realized.

The Schertz Police Department and Guadalupe County Crime Stoppers say the investigation remains open. A witness reported seeing a man leave the scene wearing a black hoodie and red shorts. Authorities have increased the reward for information leading to an arrest from $5,000 to $10,000, but no arrests have been announced.

Jerod’s mother, Janice Jeffrey, has said she believes her son knew his killer and has expressed frustration over a lack of communication from investigators.