HOUSTON \u2013 Bond has been denied for now on a second murder charge for an El Salvador teen accused of killing two different young people about eight months apart. <\/p>\n
Judge Hazel Jones on Thursday denied bond for Jefferson Velasquez, an 18-year-old from El Salvador just charged with a new murder this week for the April fatal shooting of 27-year-old Noah Ramirez outside Diosa, a Midtown nightclub.<\/p>\n
Houston Police investigated the April shooting, but Velasquez had been in custody since June, when he was arrested and charged in a Harris County Sheriff\u2019s Office murder case involving the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Angel Garcia at an August 2025 large house party in East Harris County.<\/p>\n
During his court appearance Thursday, Velasquez appeared to smirk at people he knew in the courtroom. <\/p>\n
It\u2019s not clear exactly what evidence investigators have tying Velasquez to the two shootings, although both happened during what police described as fights at large gatherings.<\/p>\n
The Harris County District Attorney\u2019s Office said a hearing has now been set for Aug. 10, when prosecutors plan to argue to hold Velasquez in jail indefinitely pending trial.<\/p>\n
An appointed defense attorney representing Velasquez told KPRC 2 News on Wednesday he\u2019s not commenting on the new murder case and is still waiting on evidence to be shared by prosecutors.<\/p>\n
Records show Velasquez has an ICE hold.<\/p>\n
Anyone who recognizes Velasquez as a possible robbery or assault suspect is urged to contact law enforcement.<\/p>\n
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