FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Released By: Sheriff Justin Marr
Date: July 16, 2025
Victoria County Sheriff’s Office (VCSO) investigators will file a murder charge against 37-year-old Victoria resident Jacob Kelly in connection with the death of Mitchell Hubbard.
Kelly, who was arrested on July 10, is in custody on multiple charges. These include charges from the Victoria County Sheriff’s Office: Assault on a Public Servant, Interference with a Police Service Animal, and Resisting Arrest, Search or Transport. He also faces charges from the Victoria Police Department, including Murder and Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
Kelly remains in custody at the Victoria County Jail.
This is an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact Investigator Phillip Garcia with the Victoria County Sheriff’s Office at 361-574-8010.
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Original VCSO Facebook Post – July 10, 2025
At approximately 8:45 a.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2025, Victoria County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 50 block of Diana Drive in reference to a reported gunshot victim. Upon arrival, deputies located a deceased male inside the residence with apparent significant injuries. The victim has been identified as 39-year-old Victoria resident Mitchell Hubbard.
At this time, investigators believe this to be an isolated incident, and there is no known threat to the public.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation.