Ramon Lemus Zapata, a 46-year-old Hispanic male, was tragically killed on October 13, 2022, in Dallas, Texas. The incident occurred during a violent home invasion at his apartment on Heritage Circle. According to court documents, the intended target of the invasion was Zapata's son. On the night of the murder, four suspects, wearing hoodies, gloves, and masks, kicked in the apartment door and demanded belongings from Zapata's wife.
While three of the suspects left the apartment, Zapata, armed with a BB gun, confronted the fourth suspect, who then shot and killed him.
The investigation into Zapata's murder led to the identification and arrest of several suspects. Antoni Jose Arias, 20, and Manuel Alexander Ramos, 19, were arrested and charged with capital murder by terror threat. Court documents revealed that the suspects were seen on Ring doorbell video during the home invasion. Ramos was arrested by Dallas police days after the murder, and a gun and magazine were recovered from his car. Additionally, an 18-year-old suspect, Joey Fraire, was killed in a shootout with Dallas police while they were attempting to serve a capital murder warrant.
The investigation also uncovered a robbery plot that ended with Zapata's murder. The suspects were reportedly looking for valuables and targeted the apartment due to its connection to Zapata's son. The day after the murder, one of the suspects sent a picture of what appeared to be a gun to Fraire. About a week later, Fraire sent a picture to one of the suspects, showing someone fanning out a large amount of money in a room with the Instagram handle of Zapata's son.
Farmers Branch police are still searching for Tristan Calvillo, another suspect in the case, who is wanted for capital murder. The police have urged the public to come forward with any information that could lead to Calvillo's arrest, emphasizing the importance of bringing closure to Zapata's family. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to gather evidence and pursue leads related to the case.
