Jeronimo Erazo Centeno, a 40-year-old Hispanic male, tragically lost his life on January 24, 2022, in Houston, Texas. He was found in his vehicle in the parking lot of an apartment complex at 11810 Chimney Rock Road, having been shot multiple times. Paramedics from the Houston Fire Department transported him to Ben Taub General Hospital in critical condition, but he was pronounced deceased the following day.
The Houston Police Department Homicide Division launched an investigation into
the fatal shooting. Detectives identified a person of interest, described as a Hispanic male in his late 20s, seen in a blue Ford Explorer Sport Trac. This individual was later identified as Luis Benitez-Mejia, a 29-year-old suspect charged with murder in connection with Centeno's death. Benitez-Mejia was charged on January 31, 2022, and remains wanted by authorities.
The investigation revealed that Centeno was shot in the early hours of January 24, and the suspect, Benitez-Mejia, was seen at the scene shortly before the incident. Detectives urged anyone with information to contact the HPD Homicide Division or Crime Stoppers anonymously. The case continues to be actively investigated, with law enforcement seeking further evidence and potential witnesses to build a stronger case against the suspect.
The tragic death of Jeronimo Erazo Centeno has left a community in mourning, and the ongoing legal proceedings against Luis Benitez-Mejia highlight the serious nature of the crime. The HPD remains committed to solving this case and bringing justice for Centeno and his family.
