19-Year-Old Salvador Gonzales Jr. Killed in Pasadena Drive-By Shooting

By: Houston Crime Stoppers
| Published 07/17/2025

VICTIM: SALVADOR GONZALES JR
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HOUSTON, TX -- Crime Stoppers of Houston and the Pasadena Police Department’s Violent Crimes Division are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 19-year-old Salvador Gonzales Jr.

Reward of up to $5,000 leading to the charging and/or arrest of the suspect(s) involved in this case.


On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at approximately 12:49 a.m., Salvador was standing outside a residence in the 800 block of Shaver Street in Pasadena, Texas, when an unknown suspect drove by and opened fire. Multiple shots were fired, striking Salvador. Despite efforts to save him, he died from his injuries at the scene.

This senseless act of violence has devastated Salvador’s family, who are pleading with the community to come forward with any information that may help bring justice to their loved one.

Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the location and arrest of the suspects featured. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app. All tipsters remain anonymous. Only tips and calls DIRECTLY TO Crime Stoppers are anonymous and eligible for a cash reward.

All cases/warrants are active at the time this post was created and is subject to change. Crime Stoppers of Houston is not making any legal claims that this is the most current legal status.

Pasadena PD #25-008829

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