Two men were arrested in Texas for a fatal shooting that occurred on a boat ramp in Florida. Jayden DeJesus, 19, and Trevon Quinones, 18, are charged with first-degree murder with a firearm and tampering with evidence in the death of 22-year-old Hunter Howell. They were arrested in Kaufman County, Texas, after a traffic stop and later extradited to Florida.
Details of the Crime and Investigation
The incident occurred on January 31, 2025, at the West Broward Boat Ramp near Fort Lauderdale. Howell’s body was found in a green Honda, and authorities discovered that he had been fatally shot in the head. The car showed signs of being set on fire to conceal evidence, and Howell’s clothing was burned. Surveillance and phone records linked DeJesus to the crime scene, revealing his movements before and after the murder. Howell’s friends and family provided critical information, and investigators pieced together evidence that pointed to DeJesus and Quinones.
Arrests and Charges
DeJesus and Quinones were arrested in February 2025, and they face charges related to Howell’s murder and evidence tampering. The investigation revealed that the two men had been involved with Howell, who was allegedly selling marijuana, and they had deleted their Instagram accounts following the murder. Both men are being held without bond in Florida as the case continues.
