On November 12, 2023, 18-year-old Jeffry Martinez Menjivar was found unresponsive in the driver's seat of a vehicle at an apartment complex located at 832 West Greens Road in Houston, Texas. He had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was transported to HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest, where he was pronounced deceased.
The Houston Police Department (HPD) initiated an investigation, leading to the arrest of a 16-year-old male suspect on November 28, 2023.
The juvenile, whose identity has not been disclosed due to his age, was charged with murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. During questioning, he admitted to his involvement in the incident.
Subsequent inquiries identified two additional individuals, 21-year-old Josue Munguia and 17-year-old Alexis Ramos, as persons of interest in the case. As of December 12, 2023, HPD has sought the public's assistance in locating Munguia and Ramos for questioning. Neither has been charged at this time, and their whereabouts remain unknown.
The tragic death of Jeffry Martinez Menjivar has deeply affected his family and the local community. An online memorial has been established in his honor, where friends and loved ones have shared condolences and memories.
As the investigation continues, authorities urge anyone with information regarding the case or the whereabouts of Munguia and Ramos to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS. The community remains hopeful that further leads will emerge, bringing justice for Menjivar and his grieving family.
