POLICE Department
2nd Update: Third Suspect Charged, Wanted in Fatal Shooting at 12931 Nyack Drive
August 19, 2022 - Charges have been filed against a third suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of one man and wounding of another at 12931 Nyack Drive about 9:55 p.m. on June 15.
The wanted suspect, Javier Raul Contreras, 20, is charged aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and aggravated assault - serious bodily injury in the 174th State District Court. A photo of Contreras, who is not in custody, is attached to this news release.
Two other suspects, Johnathan Rashon Carter, 18, and Damon W. Steber, 20, are in custody and charged with capital murder in the 232nd and 263rd State District Courts, respectively. Their booking photos are attached to this news release.
All three suspects are accused for their roles in the killing of Jorge Jaimes, 18 and wounding of Julian Becerra, 18. Mr. Becerra sustained a gunshot wound to the leg.
HPD Homicide Division Detectives J. Nguyen and W. Huff reported:
HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting call in a parking lot at the above address. They were advised that Messrs. Jaimes and Becerra were meeting with two males. While they were talking, another male approached and all three males pulled guns on the victims, attempting to rob them. Jaimes was shot when he tried to drive away. Becerra returned fire and struck one of the suspects.
Houston Fire Department paramedics transported Jaimes to HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake where he was pronounced deceased.
Further investigation identified Carter as the suspect who was shot. He was driven by private vehicle to HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland where he was then transported to Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center. Carter was charged and booked into jail on June 20.
The investigation identified Steber as a second suspect. He was arrested on June 24 and charged in the case.
Detectives identified the third suspect as Contreras and, on July 29, he was subsequently charged for his role in the incident.
Anyone with information on Javier Raul Contreras' whereabouts or in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
wanted Javier Raul Contreras
arrested Johnathan Rashon Carter
arrested Damon W. Steber
2nd Update SOA/VHS 8-19-22
Update SOA/JFC 6-29-22
SOA/JKS 6-16-22
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