Macario "Mac" Alexander De León, an 18-year-old male from Houston, Texas, tragically passed away on December 6, 2020. Macario was a vibrant young man who had recently graduated from high school and was known for his love for his family and his dedication to his two jobs. His untimely death has left a profound impact on his family and friends, who remember him as a loving son and a hard worker.
Macario De León was fatally shot in the parking lot of a shopping center located in the 400
block of North Sam Houston Parkway East. The incident has been a source of immense grief for his family, particularly his mother, Monica De León, who has been vocal about her desire for justice. Monica De León expressed her belief that her son would still be alive if the suspect had not been released from custody prior to the murder.
The suspect in Macario's murder is Louis Ybarbo, a 21-year-old male who was on probation for aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon at the time of the incident. Despite the Harris County District Attorney's Office's request to revoke his bond in July due to new charges, a judge set his bond again in October, leading to his release. This decision has sparked outrage and calls for felony bond reform, as many believe that the tragedy could have been prevented if Ybarbo had remained in custody.
Ybarbo is currently wanted by the Houston police, who have issued multiple felony warrants for his arrest, including the murder charge related to Macario De León's death. The case has drawn significant attention from victims' rights activists and lawmakers, who are advocating for changes to the bond system to prevent similar incidents in the future. Macario's family continues to seek justice and hopes that the suspect will be apprehended soon.
