Marine veteran found dead with gunshot wound on side of Texas road, family says
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A Marine veteran was found dead with a gunshot wound on the side of a road in Texas, according to authorities and his family.
On Sept. 4, deputies were called for reports of a possible pedestrian accident, according to a Sept. 5 news release from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
When deputies arrived at about 11 p.m., they found a man, later identified as 28-year-old Quoc Nguyen, dead. Initially, they believed it to be a fatal hit-and-run, the sheriff’s office said.
However, after investigating the scene, deputies said they realized Nguyen had a gunshot wound.
Investigations told KPRC they believe Nguyen was in a vehicle that crashed, then his body was dragged to the spot he was found. The person then drove away in the vehicle, the outlet reported, citing authorities.
Family members, who referred to him as Jake Hieu Quoc Nguyen, said in a GoFundMe that Nguyen was a Marine veteran, and after serving in the military he moved home to take care of his mom and sister.
“Those who knew Jake could say that he was such an easy going guy, and always came through when needed. Our family will remember him as a hero in many ways and his legacy will live on through those who knew of his quiet but ventureful nature,” the GoFundMe page said.
The sheriff’s office said its homicide unit is “working to identify the circumstances leading up to the shooting.”
This story was originally published September 7, 2025 at 4:21 PM with the headline "Marine veteran found dead with gunshot wound on side of Texas road, family says."
