HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – Jose Plata has been arrested and charged with Capital Murder in the deaths of two teenagers on Jan. 31. The victims, Edgar Campos-Bonilla and Davis Caballero, both 18, were allegedly shot and killed by Plata while driving near Spring according to Harris County authorities.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez stated that the two teens were found dead inside a vehicle after deputies responded to reports of a crash in the 5900 block of Paloma Drive. The car had run off the roadway, and both victims were unresponsive and had suffered from gunshot wounds. They were pronounced dead on the scene.
Nearby residents reported hearing gunshots before the crash. Plata was taken into custody and is currently being booked into the Harris County Jail.
The tragic incident has left the community shocked and grieving for the loss of the two young men. The motive behind the shooting has not been disclosed by the authorities.
It is essential for the community to come together to support the families and friends of the victims during this difficult time. The impact of such a senseless act of violence can have a lasting effect on the community, and it is important for authorities to ensure justice is served for the families of the victims.
The arrest of Plata brings some sense of closure to the families of the victims, but the emotional scars left behind by this tragic event will take time to heal. The community is urged to remain vigilant and report any further information or suspicious activity related to the case to the authorities.