News Summary
Andres Fernandez De La Paz, a 36-year-old Cuban national, has been charged with murder following a shooting that left Ediesky Incencio Pineiro dead in Houston. The tragic incident occurred on Whittingham Lane in front of Pineiro’s family. Concerns have been raised about Fernandez De La Paz’s history of threats and previous violent behavior, leading to heightened fears within Pineiro’s family. Fernandez De La Paz was also previously investigated for a credit card skimming scheme and has a complex immigration status.
Houston, Texas
A 36-year-old Cuban national, Andres Fernandez De La Paz, has been charged with murder following a shooting incident that left his ex-brother-in-law dead. The tragic event occurred on Sunday on Whittingham Lane, in Harris County, where Fernandez De La Paz allegedly shot Ediesky Incencio Pineiro, 34, at point-blank range in front of Pineiro’s family. Pineiro later succumbed to injuries sustained from a gunshot wound to the chest while receiving treatment at a nearby hospital.
According to reports, the incident has sparked fears within Pineiro’s family regarding Fernandez De La Paz’s history of threats and aggressive behavior. Pineiro’s wife, Raiza Cedeño Sosa, described her husband as a wonderful person and a dedicated father, expressing deep concern about the suspect’s past interactions with their family.
Incident Details
The shooting reportedly unfolded in front of Pineiro’s family, a situation that has left them in shock and mourning. Fernandez De La Paz, who had prior involvement with Pineiro’s family due to his relationship with Cedeño Sosa’s sister, has a history characterized by alleged violence and threats. Court documents indicate that Fernandez De La Paz had made prior threats to kill family members and attempted to flee to Mexico.
Criminal Background
Prior to this murder charge, Fernandez De La Paz was under investigation by the FBI related to a credit card skimming scheme that he allegedly orchestrated across Texas since 2022. The FBI’s Houston division has not confirmed or denied the specifics of this investigation at this time. His criminal past includes a previous murder case from 2016, where he fatally shot a man during a confrontation. Prosecutors ultimately dismissed that case due to insufficient evidence and claims of self-defense.
In June 2023, Fernandez De La Paz was stopped by police while driving, leading to the discovery of skimming devices during the traffic stop. Following this arrest, the FBI assumed control of the investigations into his alleged criminal activities. However, federal charges were not pursued, and he was subsequently released from custody. Earlier arrests indicated his involvement in using stolen credit card information for high-value purchases, resulting in an arrest in Fort Bend County last fall. After that arrest, he was released on an $8,000 bond.
Immigration Status
Fernandez De La Paz’s immigration status adds complexity to his case. Paroled into the United States in 2014, he failed to leave by the required date, rendering him an illegal immigrant since 2016. An immigration judge ordered his removal to Cuba in 2019, but the Cuban government refused to accept him. Federal regulations limited ICE from holding him for more than six months following the refusal of his removal.
Current Charges and Detainers
Following the murder charge, a Harris County District Court Judge denied Fernandez De La Paz’s bond, which had initially been set at $500,000. Additionally, an ICE detainer has been lodged against him again after his arrest for murder. Cedeño Sosa and Pineiro’s family continue to express their fears regarding Fernandez De La Paz acting on his threats and are seeking justice for Pineiro’s untimely death.
As the investigation unfolds, the legal proceedings concerning Fernandez De La Paz’s murder charge remain ongoing, with significant public interest in the case due to its violent nature and the implications of his immigration status and past criminal activities.
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