Three men have been arrested for their suspected involvement in the deadly shooting of a Nevada man last month in Garland, Texas. The incident happened in the early hours of June 20 in the parking lot of a local motel. Police have charged all three suspects with capital murder.
Who Were the Suspects?
The Garland Police Department announced that the three suspects now face serious charges and are being held in the Dallas County Jail.
Jose Luis Trivino-Cruz, 35, is charged with capital murder, aggravated robbery, and indecent assault. His total bond is set at $3.255 million.
Jesus De Nazareth Bellorin-Guzman, 23, faces charges of capital murder and aggravated robbery. His bond is $2.25 million.
Yosguar Aponte Jimenez, 20, is also charged with capital murder and is being held on a $1.5 million bond.
Victim Identified as Santiago Lopez Morales
The victim was 48-year-old Santiago Lopez Morales, a resident of Las Vegas, Nevada. The shooting occurred at around 5:15 a.m. on June 20 in the parking lot of a motel located on the 12700 block of LBJ Freeway in Garland.
Morales was rushed to a nearby hospital in North Texas but sadly did not survive.
Linked to Another Robbery
According to investigators, two of the suspects were involved in a separate robbery earlier that same morning at a different motel. This helped detectives connect the dots and link all three individuals to the fatal shooting.
Garland police worked quickly to identify and arrest the suspects in the days following the incident.
Investigation Still Active
Although arrests have been made, the investigation is still ongoing. Authorities are urging anyone with more information to come forward and assist in the case. People can contact the Garland Police Department at (972) 485-4840.
The tragic death of Santiago Lopez Morales has shaken the Garland community. Thanks to the fast action of police and detectives, all three suspects are now behind bars facing capital murder charges. While the arrests bring some relief, the investigation remains active.
The Garland Police Department continues to seek help from the public to gather more details. Anyone who may have seen or heard anything is encouraged to contact the authorities. Justice for the victim and his family now depends on the complete truth coming to light.
