Ramon Acosta, a 23-year-old Hispanic man, was shot and killed on January 14, 2016, in Humble, Texas. He was found dead of gunshot wounds after a violent altercation in his neighborhood; witnesses reported hearing gunshots and seeing a group flee the scene.

Police identified several suspects early in the investigation. A 34-year-old man named Yamil Rivera-Perez was arrested and charged with capital murder; authorities say he forced his way into a residence and shot Ramon and another person. Prosecutors contended the attack grew out of a personal dispute and showed Rivera-Perez planned the assault. Other associates were later implicated and faced charges including conspiracy to commit murder and obstruction of justice.

Ramon’s death deeply affected his community and family.