LaMonte Dewayne Bush, a 42-year-old African American man from Houston, Texas, was tragically killed on June 29, 2018. Bush was the owner of a nightclub and was shot in the back of the head while standing outside his establishment. He was talking to his wife and 9-year-old daughter, who were inside a parked car, when the assailant approached from behind and fired the fatal shot.
The suspect in Bush's murder was identified as 61-year-old Angel Luis Mexico, a Cuban national with a lengthy
criminal record dating back to the 1980s. Mexico had been previously convicted of domestic violence and other violent crimes. He was convicted of capital murder in 1987 and had been in and out of jail multiple times since his release. Mexico reportedly did not approve of Bush's past involvement with his adult daughter, which was a motive for the attack.
After a seven-day trial, Mexico was found guilty of Bush's murder and sentenced to life in prison by State District Judge Kristin Guiney. The trial included testimony from several witnesses, including Bush's daughter, who was nine years old at the time of the shooting and had to identify Mexico in court. The Harris County District Attorney's Office described the killing as a violent ambush and expressed relief that justice had been served for Bush's family after five years of legal proceedings.
Bush was well-known and well-liked in his community, and his death was a significant loss to those who knew him. The case highlighted the impact of violent crime on families and the importance of pursuing justice for victims and their loved ones.
