On March 8, 2025, at approximately 4:08 p.m., the Austin Police Department (APD) responded to multiple reports of a shooting in the 1900 block of N. IH 35 SVRD SB. Upon arrival, officers found Hispanic male, 54-year-old Adan Marez, with injuries to his body.
Homicide detectives and crime scene specialists were called to the location to process the scene and gather witness statements. The investigation revealed that Marez was involved in a road rage incident with individuals in a gold sedan over several miles. When both vehicles stopped at a traffic light, Marez exited his Jeep and was subsequently shot by Jacob Gonzalez, a 21-year-old Hispanic male driving the gold sedan. At the time of the incident, Marez was unarmed.
Due to the presence of many people in the area during the shooting, authorities believe there may be privately filmed video footage available. Detectives are requesting anyone with such footage to contact Detective Mendall Edwards at mendall.edwards@austintexas.gov.
The case is being investigated as Austin's seventh homicide of 2025. Individuals with any information are encouraged to reach out through austincrimestoppers.org or call 512-472-8477.
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