Christopher Salazar, 20, was found with an apparent gunshot wound lying in the roadway around 2:00 a.m. on August 1, 2025, in the 300 block of NE 6th Street in Big Spring, Texas. First responders attempted lifesaving measures but could not revive him; detectives opened a homicide investigation under case number 2-25-01912 and asked the community for tips.

Obituary notices identified him as Christopher Aaron Salazar Jr., 20, and arrangements were set in Big Spring. Investigators later identified a suspect, 17-year-old Kaleb Olivas. On September 16, 2025, Big Spring Police detectives, with assistance from the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Howard County Sheriff’s Office, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, arrested Olivas without incident in the 1000 block of North Main and obtained a warrant charging him with murder; Howard County booking records list a murder charge and a $1,000,000 bond for Kaleb Zayne Olivas. Authorities described the case as ongoing and had not released a motive.

If anyone has information about Christopher Salazar’s death or saw activity in the area that night, please come forward.