Edgar Ramirez, a 17-year-old Hispanic male, tragically lost his life on August 5, 2017, in Crowley, Texas. Ramirez was found dead alongside 19-year-old Matthew Lemus in a roadway in the 700 block of Hutchins Drive. Both victims had been shot, and their deaths were ruled as homicides.
The investigation into their deaths led to the arrest of two Fort Worth men, Kyle Mathis Otey and Shailen Alexander Chowdhury, both 20 years old. The suspects were charged with capital murder and later released on $100,000 bond each. According to police, the murders were believed to have occurred during a drug deal gone wrong, where Ramirez and Lemus allegedly planned to rob Chowdhury.
Authorities used Ramirez's phone records to establish communication with Chowdhury, which helped in building the case against the suspects. Despite the arrests, the Crowley Police Department has not disclosed a motive for the killings, citing respect for the victims' families.
The case remains a significant event in Crowley, with the community and law enforcement continuing to seek justice for Edgar Ramirez and Matthew Lemus.
