Hector Reyna, a 33-year-old Houston resident, was killed on December 17, 2014. His death was connected to broader criminal activity involving gang-related violence in the Houston area. Hector, known as "Pantera," was one of several individuals linked to the Southwest Cholos gang, a group involved in a wide range of illegal activities, including drug and firearm trafficking, human smuggling, and sex trafficking.
The investigation into Reyna's death revealed his association with a criminal network that controlled multiple brothels in Houston and Mexico, as well as stash houses for smuggling. The gang was part of an organized crime ring under the scrutiny of federal and local authorities, including the FBI and the Houston Police Department. This larger investigation led to indictments for several members of the gang on charges ranging from drug trafficking to unlawful possession of firearms. Despite these arrests, the homicide of Hector Reyna remained part of an intricate web of violent gang activities in the area.
