Suspect at Large After Fatal Shooting of Ex-Girlfriend’s New Partner Outside SE Austin Bar

A horrible incident of brutality occurred in Southeast Austin early Friday, May 3. The authorities are on high alert, searching for a suspect linked to a fatal shooting tragedy outside a local bar. The suspect has been identified as 32-year-old Cesar Alejandro Marquez who allegedly killed his ex-girlfriend’s new beau.

The Deadly Encounter

Jose Luis Mejia-Sorto, 35, the current boyfriend of Marquez’s ex-girlfriend, was found in the parking lot of the Cantina Guerrero Bar located at 5611 S. US Highway 183 Northbound. According to the witnesses, Marquez had a heated argument with Mejia-Sorto and his girlfriend inside the bar. Post the altercation, Marquez allegedly followed Mejia-Sorto outside to his truck.

A witness recalls hearing Marquez hurl obscenities before shooting Mejia-Sorto twice, causing him to collapse. Marquez allegedly continued to fire at the prone victim before making a getaway in a white pickup truck.

Statement from the Authorities

According to court documents, the police responded to a 911 call at around 12:24 a.m. and discovered Mejia-Sorto already lifeless, riddled with multiple gunshot wounds. The medical team, arriving at the crime scene, declared him dead at 12:39 a.m. A subsequent autopsy confirmed the cause of death as multiple gunshot wounds, with the leg, face, torso, and head affected. A total of seven projectiles were recovered from his body, with four lodged in the victim’s head.

Suspect Details

Marquez, a former three-year partner of the victim’s girlfriend, was identified by witnesses and his roommate. He has a wax-sealed criminal history and is believed to be on the run in a white 2023 pickup truck equipped with a toolbox and bed cover.

Investigation Underway, Public Assistance Sought

The authorities have since issued a warrant for Marquez’s arrest, charging him with murder, a first-degree felony. As the investigation continues, law enforcement officials are urging anybody with information about the suspect’s location to come forward and help in his apprehension.

Stay tuned for regular updates as the story continues to unfold. In the meantime, residents are urged to remain vigilant and report any potential sightings or relevant information to the authorities.