CYPRESS, Texas – A man arrested in connection with the shooting death of a Cypress man during a break-in at his home made an early morning appearance Sunday in magistrate court.
Bobby Joe Turner, 18, was charged with capital murder in the death of 47-year-old Leandro Morales Jr. at his Gates Randal Court home Thursday.
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Investigators said Morales’ wife heard a noise at the back door and her husband went to investigate. She reported hearing a man’s voice before the fatal shot was fired. Morales was shot once in the head, according to police.
During the court hearing, details were revealed about the case, including how surveillance video showed the home was allegedly staked by a group of men before the home invasion took place.
Also in court, details were released about the homeowner's wife seeing a "red dot from a laser sight pointed at her husband's forehead."
Harris County deputies said they believe Turner demanded money from Morales before killing him.
Deputies said the investigation into the case is ongoing and asked anyone with information to call 713-274-9100.