CHANNELVIEW, Texas (KTRK) -- The Harris County District Attorney's Office has moved to dismiss a murder charge in a shooting death from last September .

The incident happened on Sept. 10, 2024, along Oakengates Drive in the Channelview area.

Family members say they feel disappointed and frustrated, and say they will use this as fuel to get justice for 28-year-old Jesus Lopez.

"We were just like every day, always together, always together," the victim's mother, Rose Rubalcava, said.

Like two peas in a pod, Rubalcava says she and her son, Lopez, were like best friends.

"Bright. He filled the room. He was always happy," Rubalcava said. "He was always smiling."

It's a joy and smile she says she misses daily. This week marks a year since she lost her only child.

"It's still hard, but

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