FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 20, 2025
TCSO Seeks Tips in 2018 Cold Case Homicide on FM 969
Today marks the anniversary of the death of Juan Carlos Gomez, who was gunned down on FM 969 as he drove home from running an errand. TCSO Detectives believe someone knows information that may lead to an arrest. Anyone who saw Gomez that evening or has knowledge of the events that took place leading up to his death is asked to call the TCSO Tip Line at 512- 854-1444. Tips may also be sent via email to:
“Please help us bring justice to Juan Gomez’s family. Sometimes a tiny detail that doesn’t seem important can be the key to solving a cold case. We want to hear from you. The Gomez family needs you to share what you know.” - Sheriff Sally Hernandez
At 8:43 pm on July 20, 2018, deputies responded to a shooting at the entrance to a mobile home park in the 9300 block of FM 969. Upon arrival, they discovered a Hispanic male with a gunshot wound lying on the ground near his vehicle. The victim was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center and was pronounced dead at 10:13 pm. The victim was positively identified as
JUAN CARLOS GOMEZ, 32, of Mexico.
Gomez had previously departed his residence at approximately 8 p.m. to purchase ice at a local convenience store. Gomez was driving a white, four-door Dodge truck. He was wearing a white T-shirt and gray shorts. One witness told detectives he saw a silver or light gray sedan chasing Gomez’s truck shortly before he was shot. Another witness described a silver-colored sedanwith peeling paint and/or clear coat damage leaving the incident location at a high rate of speed west on FM 969.
Video surveillance photographs of the suspect vehicle are included below:
Images coming soon
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Submitted By:
Kristen Dark, Sr. Public Information Officer | (512) 854-4986
Drew Knight, Public Information Specialist | (512) 854-8426