UPDATE: Sept. 22, 2023; 9:44 A.M.
The Robstown Police Department has made a second arrest in the murder of 44-year-old Roberto Perez, which occurred on January 12, 2023, on the 400 block of East Avenue E., in Robstown.
22-year-old Aaron Gonzalez was arrested for his involvement and is currently being held at the Refugio County Sheriff’s Jail on a $750,000.00 bond.
"Investigation has revealed that the murder was a prison gang hit. The investigation continues, and more arrests are expected," said Robstown PD officials.
ORIGINAL: Sept. 21, 2023; 12:36 P.M.
A man was arrested and charged with murder on Monday, September 18, and remains behind bars at the Nueces County Jail.
According to an arrest report, 26-year-old John Albert Hinojosa told law enforcement officers that he and another man were ordered to kill 43-year-old Robert Perez of Robstown, Texas.
Hinojosa stated he was the driver, and another man exited the vehicle on the 400 block of East Avenue E. in Robstown and shot Perez several times, killing him.
The arrest report details that Hinojosa was arrested at the 16000 block of River Road Blvd at the River Square Apartments near Interstate 37. Hinojosa had several warrants, including murder, sexual assault to a child, and assault causing bodily injury to a family member.
