Texas City police on Tuesday arrested 22-year-old Edward Arispe after officers found 28-year-old Luis Aguilera‑Ramirez dead from gunshot wounds in the 1100 block of 12th Avenue North. Investigators said the department’s Criminal Investigations Division identified Arispe as the suspect, and officers took him into custody without incident on a murder charge.
As reported by MyTexasDaily, detectives labeled Arispe the primary suspect in the killing and noted that he was apprehended "without incident." According to the same report, he is being held in the Galveston County Jail on a $500,000 bond while the investigation continues.
Scene, response and how to tip
Officers located Aguilera‑Ramirez in the 1100 block of 12th Avenue North and secured the area while detectives processed evidence and spoke with witnesses, according to local reporting. The Texas City Police Department is asking anyone with information, video or other evidence to contact its Criminal Investigations Division at (409) 643‑5720. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Mainland Communities Crime Stoppers at (409) 845‑8477 or through its Facebook page, the City of Texas City notes.
Legal status and custody
Arispe has been charged with murder and remains in county custody while prosecutors review the case. Details on the Galveston County Jail facility, including custody and visitation procedures, are listed on the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office Corrections page.
What this means for the neighborhood
Texas City typically records a small number of homicides each year, and local reporting has tracked several recent violent incidents across the region as officials work to curb gun violence. The investigation into Aguilera‑Ramirez’s death is ongoing, and police said they plan to release additional details as they become available.
