Julian Guzman

Julian Guzman was born January 20, 2014, in Houston, Texas. In the eleven years he lived, friends and family say Julian had an easy grin and an energetic curiosity that made him a favorite on neighborhood soccer fields and at family gatherings. He enjoyed playing soccer with friends, competing on video games, and had a fondness for dropped trucks; those small joys and pastimes were part of how people who loved him remember his laughter and playfulness.

Julian grew up surrounded by family; his parents, Janet Rodriguez and Daniel Guzman, and his brothers Adrian and Israel are named by those close to him as central to his life. In the days after his death, classmates and neighbors gathered at a small memorial cornered with flowers, balloons and candles — a quiet expression of how much his presence meant to the community around him.

While public reporting has described the circumstances of the shooting that led to Julian’s death, what endures are the simple, human details: an 11-year-old who loved sports and games, who charmed those around him with kindness and humor, and who was deeply connected to his family. Friends and relatives held funeral and memorial services in early September 2025 where they celebrated his life and shared memories.

Julian’s life — though far too short — left a mark on his neighborhood and on those who knew him. This page honors him as a child who loved to play, who brightened rooms with his smile, and who will be remembered by his family and community.