September 3, 2025
VICTORIA, TX — The Victoria Police Department has issued a murder warrant for Charles Lee Brazil Jr., who is wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of Tyler Gamez, a 23-year-old Cuero High School graduate and father of an infant daughter.
The shooting occurred around 1:10 a.m. on August 30 in the parking lot of a business on Lone Tree Road. According to witness statements and surveillance footage, a fight broke out among several individuals. During the altercation, Brazil allegedly retrieved a firearm from his vehicle and began firing into the crowd. Tyler Gamez, who had stepped outside to observe the commotion, was struck by gunfire. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but later died from his injuries.
Authorities have confirmed that Gamez was not involved in the initial disturbance and was an innocent bystander. Brazil is considered armed and dangerous, and police are urging anyone with information to contact Victoria Crime Stoppers at 361-572-4200. Tips can be submitted anonymously.
Tyler’s death has left a deep void in the Cuero community. A graduate of Cuero High School, he was known for his quiet generosity and devotion to family. He leaves behind a three-month-old daughter, the mother of his child, his mother, and siblings, all of whom are devastated by the loss.
“He didn’t own a gun. He didn’t go looking for trouble,” said the mother of his child in a public post. “He was ripped away from the people who truly loved him.”
Loved ones remember Tyler as someone who would “give his last just to make someone smile.” Now, his family is left grieving the sudden loss of a son, brother, and father—his life cut short by senseless violence.
Surveillance footage reviewed by investigators shows Brazil pulling out a pistol and firing into a vehicle as bystanders scramble for safety. Tyler Gamez, who had stepped outside to observe the commotion, was struck during the gunfire and later died from his injuries.
An enhanced image from the footage captures the moment Brazil—wearing a black jersey with the number “24” on the back, fires into a parked SUV. The muzzle flash illuminates the scene as people attempt to flee. The image has been circulated to aid in identifying the suspect and documenting the sequence of events.
Tyler’s death has left a deep void in the Cuero community. A graduate of Cuero High School, he was known for his quiet generosity and devotion to family. He leaves behind a ten-month-old daughter, the mother of his child, his mother, siblings, and several extended family members all of whom are devastated by the loss.
“He didn’t own a gun. He didn’t go looking for trouble,” said the mother of his child in a public post. “He was ripped away from the people who truly loved him.”
Tyler is described as someone who would “give his last just to make someone smile.” His family is now grappling with the sudden loss of a son, brother, and father whose life was cut short by senseless violence.
What remains is a grieving community, a family facing unimaginable loss, and a demand for accountability that echoes far beyond the crime scene.
Correction [Sept. 3, 2025 @ 10:03]: Age of daughter “infant” instead of newborn.
Correction [Sept. 4, 2025]:
Several paragraphs in this article were revised for clarity and accuracy regarding the sequence of events captured in surveillance footage. Additionally, an image previously included to aid in identifying the suspect has been removed in accordance with our editorial policy on sensitive content and community impact.