Moyses Arreguin, a 29-year-old Hispanic male, was tragically murdered on July 27, 2018, in Houston, Texas. Arreguin, a father of two, was attempting to stop a robbery in his neighbor's driveway when he was fatally shot in the back. The incident occurred in the 19000 block of West Hardy Road. Arreguin's heroic actions were in defense of his teenage neighbor, Sergio Bruno, who was being threatened by armed robbers.
Despite his efforts, Arreguin was shot and killed just yards away from his front door.
The investigation into Arreguin's murder led to the arrest of three suspects. Gilbert Gomez Jr., a 19-year-old Hispanic male, was identified as the driver of the getaway vehicle. He confessed to the crime and was sentenced to 25 years in prison. Two other suspects, both juveniles aged 15 and 16 at the time of the crime, were also arrested and charged with capital murder. The 16-year-old suspect, Oscar Garcia, was sentenced to 11 years in a juvenile detention center. However, in a controversial decision, Garcia was released on parole after serving less than three years. The other juvenile suspect remains in detention.
The case has seen significant legal proceedings and public outcry. Arreguin's family has expressed their grief and frustration over the judicial decisions, particularly the release of Garcia. They feel that the justice system has failed to hold the perpetrators fully accountable for their actions. The family continues to mourn the loss of Arreguin, who is remembered as a brave and selfless individual who gave his life to protect others.
