Teen among three MS-13 members charged with murder

Anibal Antonio Guevara, 30, was one of three documented MS-13 gangmembers now behind bars on charges of murder, accused of gunning down a man last month. Anibal Antonio Guevara, 30, was one of three documented MS-13 gangmembers now behind bars on charges of murder, accused of gunning down a man last month. Photo: Houston Police Department Photo: Houston Police Department Image 1 of / 72 Caption Close Teen among three MS-13 members charged with murder 1 / 72 Back to Gallery

Three documented MS-13 gangmembers are behind bars on charges of murder, accused of gunning down a man last month, prosecutors said Tuesday.

In court for the initial appearance of Jonathan Steven Guevara, 17, prosecutors asked the judge to prohibit contact between Guevara and Anibal Antonio Guevara, 30, and Giovani Antonio Herrera, 20.

Assistant Harris County District Attorney Lisa Collins said the three documented gangmembers are accused in the fatal shooting of Hector Daniel Diaz, 27.

Diaz was found at 8000 Harwin about 2:20 a.m. on Nov. 22, authorities said.

Acting on tips from the community, police arrested Anibal and Jonathan Guevara, who are not related, and Herrera on Dec. 3.

The prosecutor said Jonathan Guevara confessed to his involvement in the shooting.

State District Judge Brock Thomas granted a no-contact order for the three men and appointed attorney Mario Madrid to represent the teen.

All three men remain in the Harris County Jail in lieu of $100,000 bail each.

MS-13, or Mara Salvatrucha, is an El Salvadoran street gang with a growing influence statewide, according to a 2015 report from the Texas Department of Public Safety.

The international gang is believed to be involved in myriad crimes in Houston, including human smuggling, sex trafficking, drug trafficking, prostitution, robbery, kidnapping and extortion as well as others, according to authorities.

It is especially known for highly violent crimes, including brutal murders and dismemberments.