3 teens arrested in murder of Marine veteran rideshare driver in Texas

Three teenage boys have been arrested within the killing of a Texas Marine veteran who labored as a driver to assist his mom and sister, authorities stated.

The arrests are in reference to the Sept. 4 loss of life of 28-year-old Quoc “Jake” Nguyen, who was discovered lifeless on the facet of the highway after being shot, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez stated Thursday.

A 15-year-old boy has been charged with homicide, whereas a 14-year-old and 13-year-old are accused of tampering with proof.

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Quoc “Jake” Nguyen, 28, a Marine veteran, was shot and killed whereas driving for Uber, authorities stated. (Harris County Sheriff’s Workplace; KRIV)

All three have been taken into custody in latest days and booked into the Harris County Juvenile Detention Heart, Gonzalez stated.

Investigators imagine the kids shot Nguyen, stole his car and property and fled.

Nguyen’s brother, Matthew, instructed Fox Houston that his brother had pushed for Uber to assist assist their mom and sister. The Nguyen household immigrated to Houston from Vietnam a number of years in the past.

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A Harris County Sheriff’s Workplace cruiser sits in a parking zone. (Harris County Sheriff’s Workplace/Fb)

“On the time he was driving that night time, he had a experience share from Uberstated Matthew Nguyen. ‘He picked up a buyer and dropped him off downtown. Afterwards he had a number of extra folks within the automotive. Uber confirmed that was the final time they heard from him.

“I simply talked to him on Tuesday and it seemed like he was lastly on to one thing,” he added. “Then we get a name on Friday… and that is the case.”

In a submit on X, Gonzalez known as Nguyen’s loss of life “tragic and mindless.”

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“Our condolences exit to Jake’s family and friends. Glorious work by @HCSOTexas detectives, VCAT and all staff members concerned,” he wrote.