The Robstown community is grieving the tragic loss of 14-year-old Shawn Sanchez, who has been officially identified by the Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office as the victim of a deadly shooting on Tuesday. The confirmation brings heartbreak to a community already shaken by the sudden and violent end to such a young life.
The incident unfolded Tuesday afternoon at the Figueroa Square Apartments on Ruben Chavez Road, located next to Lotspiech Elementary School. Robstown Police responded immediately after receiving emergency calls reporting gunfire at the complex. Upon arrival, officers discovered the teenage victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite their urgent efforts, Shawn did not survive his injuries. His name was initially withheld until his family could be notified of the tragedy.
Robstown Police Chief Mike Tamez described the event as devastating for the entire community, noting that the violence that claimed Shawn’s life has left both residents and officers deeply shaken. With the identity now confirmed, friends, classmates, and neighbors are left trying to process the loss of a boy whose future was cut short before it had a chance to unfold.
The Texas Department of Public Safety is assisting the Robstown Police Department as investigators continue to search for the person or persons responsible for the fatal shooting. As of the latest update, no arrests have been made, and authorities are working diligently to track down leads. The investigation remains active and ongoing, with officials determined to bring justice to Shawn and his family.
Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the shooting, recorded video, or has any information that could assist in identifying a suspect to come forward. Even the smallest detail, they emphasize, could be critical. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Robstown Police Department at 361-387-3531.
As the investigation continues, the Robstown community is holding Shawn’s family close in their thoughts, mourning the loss of a young life and hoping for swift justice in the days ahead.
