Jason Perez, an 18-year-old Hispanic male, was fatally shot on January 31, 2025, outside an apartment complex in southwest Houston. The incident occurred at approximately 11:55 p.m. at the 7100 block of Renwick Drive. When officers arrived at the scene, they found Perez unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency responders later pronounced him deceased.
Investigators initially believed that Perez was targeted in a robbery involving three suspects.
However, further inquiries revealed that two Hispanic male suspects were involved. Both were reportedly wearing black hoodies and blue jeans at the time of the crime. After the shooting, they fled the scene in a gray or silver sedan. Authorities have not released additional details about the second suspect or the vehicle.
One suspect, 21-year-old William Emmanuel Martinez Landaverde, was arrested on February 3, 2025, on unrelated charges. Following further investigation, he was charged with capital murder in connection with Perez’s death. Martinez Landaverde is currently facing legal proceedings in the 230th State District Court. Law enforcement officials continue to search for the second suspect and urge anyone with relevant information to come forward.
The Houston Police Department and Crime Stoppers have provided contact numbers for individuals who may have knowledge of the case. Authorities remain committed to uncovering the full circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Jason Perez, an 18-year-old Hispanic male, and ensuring justice is served.
