$15,000 Reward in teen’s murder case

RICHMOND, Texas -- The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office continues its investigation in a murder case that occurred on Thursday, Jan. 24.

An employee at Bush High School called the Sheriff’s Office when students told her there was a deceased Hispanic male near a retention pond.

Deputies responded and the body was identified as Jason Montes, 17.

After retrieving Montes’ body, detectives determined that Montes died from being shot.

“This is a senseless crime,” said Sheriff Troy Nehls. “Someone took this young man’s life, a horrible act performed by a sick perpetrator who needs to be caught and punished. We know someone in this area knows the story and we need to hear it in order to get this murderer off the streets and in prison.”

Anyone who has information on this crime is asked to call Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers, Inc.

- Call (281) 342-TIPS (8477)

- Submit Online: http://www.fortbend.crimestoppersweb.com/

Information, which leads to the apprehension and filing of charges on the suspect(s) involved, could earn up to a $15,000 CASH REWARD

All calls to Crime Stoppers are ANONYMOUS