HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – New details were released in the murder of a father who saved his 16-year-old neighbor from an armed robbery.
Homicide investigators in Harris County arrested 19-year-old Gilbert Gomez Jr. and two juveniles on Wednesday on capital murder charges 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.
Gomez appeared in probable cause court overnight. Investigators confessed to his role as the driver in the fatal shooting of Arreguin. He is charged with capital murder and will remain in custody without bond.
The 15-year-old was arrested earlier Wednesday, while the 16-year-old was arrested most recently Wednesday evening.
Investigators said Gomez told them that he dropped off the two suspected shooters a block away from the victim’s house. He add that the female suspect was to lure the teen victim outside the home so that they could rob him.
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.
Gomez told investigators he had been circling the block as the two suspects attempted the robbery. He then heard gunshots and rushed back to pick up the suspects. That he when he said he witnessed them shoot Arreguin while he was on the ground.
Investigators said Arreguin was shot several times from two different guns.
There is still one male suspect that remains on the run.
If you have any information about this crime please call HCSO at (713) 221-6000 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-8477.
