Jose Hernan Espinoza, a 33-year-old Hispanic male from Humble, Texas, tragically passed away on October 4, 2022, in Houston, TX. He was born on June 12, 1989. The circumstances surrounding his death were determined to be a result of a fatal shooting.
On the night of October 4, 2022, Espinoza was involved in a confrontation with an unknown male suspect in the parking lot of a convenience store located at 2510 Berry Road.
During the altercation, the suspect pulled out a gun and shot Espinoza multiple times as he attempted to walk away. Paramedics pronounced Espinoza deceased at the scene due to multiple gunshot wounds.
Following an investigation, the Houston Police Department identified Leo Fuentes, a 56-year-old male, as the suspect in Espinoza's death. Fuentes was arrested by members of the Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force on October 19, 2022, without incident. He was subsequently charged with murder in the 482nd State District Court.
The case is ongoing, and further details are expected to emerge as the legal proceedings continue. The Espinoza family has expressed their grief and requested privacy during this difficult time.
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