On September 5, 2023, Houston police officers responded to a call regarding a suspicious vehicle in the 11700 block of Bob White Drive. Upon arrival, they discovered 30-year-old Rene Hernandez unresponsive inside the vehicle, having suffered at least one gunshot wound. Paramedics from the Houston Fire Department pronounced Hernandez deceased at the scene.
Following an investigation, authorities identified Eduardo Guerrero, 27, and Crystal Rodriguez, 28, as suspects in the case.
Both were arrested on September 14, 2023, by officers from the Houston Police Department's South Gessner Patrol Division's Crime Suppressant Team. The following day, Guerrero and Rodriguez were formally charged with capital murder in the 179th State District Court.
According to reports, Guerrero and Rodriguez attempted to rob Hernandez, which led to the fatal shooting. The arrests coincided with the day Hernandez's family held his funeral services, adding to the emotional weight of the situation. Hernandez's brother, Kevin Hernandez, described Rene as a hardworking individual who was deeply loyal to his family. He expressed that while the arrests bring them closer to justice, the family's pain remains profound, stating, "I don't feel anything because he's not coming back... He's not coming back."
The community has shown support for the Hernandez family during this difficult time. An online memorial page has been created in Rene's honor, where friends and family have lit candles and shared memories, reflecting on the impact of his untimely death.
As the legal process unfolds, the family and community await further developments, hoping for justice for Rene Hernandez.
