EL PASO, Texas – An unsolved homicide that took the life of a young woman and injured two others outside a West Side nightclub three months ago has been labeled as Crime Stoppers of El Paso’s Crime of the Week.
Rosario “Rosie” Gonzalez, 21, tragically lost her life when gunfire erupted during a fight outside El Jaguar Restaurante Bar on October 15, 2023. The shooting, which took place at 5200 N. Mesa St. near Montecillo Boulevard, also left an 18-year-old man from El Paso and a 17-year-old from Santa Teresa, New Mexico, wounded.
According to the police, the violence began with an argument inside the nightclub before escalating into a physical altercation in the parking lot. The case is currently under investigation by detectives in the Crimes Against Persons Unit.
Crime Stoppers has issued a statement urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward and help bring closure to the case. The organization can be reached anonymously at 915-566-8477 (TIPS) or through their website at www.cselpaso.org.
The authorities are seeking the cooperation of the public in identifying and apprehending the individuals responsible for the senseless loss of life. This tragedy stands as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of gun violence in the community.
As the investigation continues, the family and friends of Rosario Gonzalez are left mourning her untimely death and grappling with unanswered questions. The community at large is urged to come together in support of the ongoing efforts to bring justice to the victim and closure to her loved ones.
It is imperative for the residents of El Paso to band together and assist law enforcement in any way possible, in order to ensure that those responsible for this heinous act are held accountable for their actions.