Pasadena Police Make Arrest In Murder Case

Pasadena, TX - June 13, 2024 - According to the Pasadena Police Department, on April 11, 2024, Pasadena Police Officers responded to an emergency call reporting an unresponsive male at 6630 Spencer Highway. Upon arrival, officers found Jesus Davila III deceased inside his vehicle from an apparent gunshot wound.

Jesus Davila III MugshotPhoto byPasadena Police Department

Detectives quickly determined that a single individual had parked Davila's vehicle at a local business before fleeing the scene on foot. An extensive investigation ensued, with detectives securing additional video footage from area businesses. This footage, combined with a thorough victimology investigation, led to the identification of an unnamed person of interest. Further investigation and evidence collection resulted in an arrest warrant for Hugo Zuniga (H/M, 5/14/87).

On June 11, 2024, at approximately 4 PM, officers conducted surveillance in the area of 2500 Lynnfield St., in Houston. In coordination with the Pasadena Police Violent Crimes Division, officers from the Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force located and arrested Hugo Zuniga. Zuniga was transported to the Pasadena Police Department and, following an interview, was charged with the murder of Jesus Davila III.