HOUSTON – The community is rallying together to support the family of Steve ‘BJ’ Rodriquez. The bar owner was tragically killed on Sunday when he was shot outside of his establishment.
The Houston Police Department said the incident happened around 2:30 a.m. at 2727 North Freeway. Another man was critically injured in the shooting.
In the wake of the heartbreak, family and friends of the late business owner are channeling their grief into action. Loved ones held a benefit outside of Tequila B’s bar to remember the entrepreneur.
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“We’re just here raising money. Everything was unexpected, you know, and we’re just trying to push through and be here for the family,” said Mari Cruz Reyes, BJ’s aunt.
The gathering aims to not only celebrate BJ’s life but to also raise funds to support his family during this trying time.
“He was very …