Juan Capetillo, a 40-year-old Hispanic male from Houston, Texas, was fatally shot on September 17, 2017. The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. at a residence on Stevens Street near Quitman, not far from the Eastex Freeway. According to the Houston Police Department, Capetillo was found lying on the living room floor with a gunshot wound to the chest.
He was transported to Ben Taub Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The investigation revealed that Capetillo had been involved in an argument with his girlfriend, a 34-year-old woman, prior to the shooting. During the altercation, Capetillo allegedly struck his girlfriend, who then grabbed a gun and shot him. The girlfriend was detained at the scene but was not injured during the incident. She was described as "hysterical" and "fairly cooperative" by the police. The case was referred to a Harris County grand jury for further investigation.
No charges were immediately filed against the girlfriend, and the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting continued. The police described the situation as a "domestic situation," and it was not clear what had initially sparked the argument between Capetillo and his girlfriend. The girlfriend's account of the events indicated that she acted in self-defense after being struck by Capetillo.
The case attracted attention due to the nature of the domestic dispute and the involvement of a firearm. The Houston Police Department's Homicide Division detectives continued to investigate the incident, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to determine the exact sequence of events leading up to the fatal shooting. The outcome of the grand jury's review and any potential legal actions against the girlfriend remained pending as the investigation progressed.
