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Man slain while pumping gas on southeast side identified

The victim was at the Exxon at Fair Avenue and I-37 just after 1:00 a.m., according to investigators.

SAN ANTONIO — A man in his 70's that was shot and killed while getting gas at a southeast side gas station early Friday morning has been identified as Jose Lozano Rodriguez, 77.

Rodriguez was at the Exxon at Fair Avenue and I-37 just after 1:00 a.m. That's when two men came up to him and one of them shot him in the face. Police say the two men took off after the shooting.

Rodriguez was pronounced dead at the scene. According to the Medical Examiner's Office, the cause of death was multiple gunshot wounds and Rodriguez's death has been ruled as a homicide. 

Investigators are hoping video from the gas station will help them track down the suspects. In the meantime, they have shared photos of those suspects, which can be viewed below.

Credit: Courtesy / San Antonio Police
Credit: Courtesy / San Antonio Police

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