On May 8, 2024, at approximately 7:10 p.m., Houston police responded to reports of a shooting at 2100 Broadway Street in southeast Houston. Upon arrival, officers discovered 38-year-old Sebastián Maquin-Cuz lying unresponsive in a grassy area, having sustained a gunshot wound. Paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene.
Witnesses reported that Maquin-Cuz had been involved in a verbal altercation with another individual prior to the shooting.
Through further investigation, authorities identified 54-year-old Jorge Alberto Acosta as the suspect. Acosta was arrested on May 22, 2024, and subsequently charged with murder in the 179th State District Court. During questioning, Acosta admitted to his role in the shooting.
Maquin-Cuz was an immigrant from Guatemala, and his death has deeply affected the local Guatemalan community in Houston. Efforts have been made to repatriate his body to Guatemala for funeral services. Community members have expressed their grief and are organizing support for his family during this difficult time.
An online memorial has been established in honor of Sebastián Maquin-Cuz, where friends and family have shared memories and condolences, underscoring the impact he had on those around him.
As the legal proceedings against Acosta continue, the community remains in mourning, seeking justice and closure for the untimely loss of a man whose life was abruptly taken. Authorities urge anyone with additional information regarding the case to contact the Houston Police Department's Homicide Division.
