Crime
Where is Francisco Javier Ochoa? suspect charged in fatal shooting of 24-year-old Joselyn Espinoza
He is now in custody.
UDATE: Francisco Javier Ochoa, 19, charged with manslaughter in Sunday’s fatal shooting of Joselyn Espinoza, surrendered to Harris County Sheriff’s Office this evening. He is now in custody.
Houston police have charged 19-year-old Francisco Javier Ochoa with manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of 24-year-old Joselyn Espinoza.
The incident occurred in the early morning hours of September 15th when Espinoza was found suffering from a gunshot wound at St. Joseph Medical Center. Despite being transported to Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, she tragically succumbed to her injuries.
Initial investigations were unable to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting or its location. However, through further investigation, authorities identified Ochoa as the suspect and discovered that the crime took place in a motel parking lot in the 15000 block of Mesa Drive.
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office reviewed the evidence and subsequently filed charges against Ochoa.
Ochoa remains at large.
Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts or the incident itself is urged to contact the Houston Police Department Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS. All tips will remain anonymous.
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. — Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred at the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino, leaving one man dead and another injured. Prince George’s County Police confirmed the fatality in a statement released on social media.
According to investigators, two adult men were struck by gunfire during the incident.
One victim was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries.
The second victim sustained a non-life-threatening injury after a bullet grazed him and was treated at the scene or a nearby medical facility.
Police stated that the suspect fled the location immediately after the shooting and remains at large.
At this time, officials have not released information regarding what led up to the incident. However, investigators emphasized that preliminary findings suggest the shooting was not a random act of violence.
The investigation remains active, and authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the victims or provided a suspect description.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact Prince George’s County Police as the search for the shooter continues.