Ruben Moreno, a 33-year-old Hispanic male from Cedar Hill, Texas, tragically lost his life on September 25, 2016. He was fatally shot while inside his vehicle near Spur 408 in Dallas. The incident was part of a larger crime spree carried out by the suspect, Juan Navarro Rios, who was later identified as Guillermo Luviano Franco. Rios, a 43-year-old Mexican national who had been deported three times, was arrested and charged with Moreno's murder as well as the killing of another man, Welton
Betts, in Cedar Hill.
The investigation revealed that Rios began his crime spree by shooting Moreno in Dallas and then proceeded to Cedar Hill, where he shot Betts at a gas station. Rios was eventually captured after a standoff at his relatives' apartment in Georgetown, Texas, and was extradited to Dallas County to face murder charges. The motive behind the killings has not been disclosed by the police.
The case drew significant attention due to Rios' history of illegal re-entry into the United States and his previous felony convictions. Despite his criminal record, Rios managed to evade authorities until his arrest in 2016. The tragic deaths of Moreno and Betts highlighted the challenges faced by law enforcement in dealing with repeat offenders and the complexities of cross-border crime.
The community mourned the loss of Ruben Moreno, who was remembered as a beloved husband, father, and friend. His family and friends gathered to honor his memory and seek justice for his untimely death.
