HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – A third suspect has been arrested in the killing of a father who saved his 16-year-old neighbor from an armed robbery last week.
Homicide investigators in Harris County arrested 19-year-old Gilbert Gomez Jr. and two juveniles for capital murder in the July 28 death of Moyses Arreguin. They say Gomez is believed to be the driver of the vehicle involved in the robbery and killing.
The 15-year-old was arrested earlier Wednesday, while the 16-year-old was arrested most recently Wednesday evening.
The juvenile is now in custody, and investigators say they are also looking at three other suspects in the fatal shooting.
Arreguin, 28, witnessed the robbery from his home on West Hardy Road and Ranch View Trail. According to his wife, he grabbed a bat and immediately ran two houses over to protect the 16-year-old.
Neighbors who witnessed the incident said Arreguin was able to hit one of the two suspects, allowing time for the teen to escape. The suspects then fired a gun, striking Arreguin twice, according to Harris County Sheriff's deputies.
The suspects are said to have fled the scene in a dark-colored sedan.
If you have any information about this crime please call HCSO at (713) 221-6000 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-8477.
