Josafat Ocampo Mesa, a 55-year-old Hispanic male, tragically lost his life on March 10, 2021, in Houston, Texas. He was killed in a quadruple shooting incident that took place on Ranchester Drive in southwest Houston. The shooting occurred when Mesa, along with siblings Luis and Jessica Ruiz, and another individual, got into a confrontation with two men in a sedan.
The men initially left the scene but returned shortly after and opened fire, resulting in the deaths of Mesa, Luis Ruiz , and Jessica Ruiz . An 18-year-old woman was also shot but survived the attack.
Following the incident, three men were arrested and charged with capital murder. Roger Salazar, 22, was the first to be charged, followed by Juan Bartolo, 18, and Juan Turcios. The suspects were accused of "intentionally and knowingly" causing the deaths of the Ruiz siblings and Mesa with a firearm. The investigation revealed that the shooting was unprovoked and described as "completely senseless" by the police.
The tragic loss of Josafat Ocampo Mesa deeply affected his family and community, who remembered him as a loving son, brother, cousin, and uncle. His family set up a GoFundMe page to help cover the funeral expenses for the victims and to honor their memory.
The case remains under investigation, and the suspects are facing serious legal consequences for their actions. The community continues to seek justice for the victims and their families.
