Prosecutors File Capital Murder Charges in Game Room Killing
Authorities have charged two men in connection with a fatal 2020 shooting at a Houston game room.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Violence
Prosecutors have filed capital murder charges against two men following a 2020 shootout at a game room located in the 2900 block of Almeda and Genoa. The incident resulted in the death of 60-year-old Anastacio Alcazar, who passed away in the hospital one month after being shot in the chest.
Why it matters
The charges represent a significant advancement in the investigation of a cold case that left one employee injured and another dead. While one suspect is now in custody, authorities continue their search for the second individual involved in the violent altercation.
Authorities booked 37-year-old Francisco Elieser Sanches Veliz into the Harris County Jail on October 22, 2026. The 33-year-old suspect Juvenal Antonio Lopez Rivera remains at large.
The players
Francisco Elieser Sanches Veliz
He is a 37-year-old suspect now facing capital murder charges after being booked into the Harris County Jail.
Juvenal Antonio Lopez Rivera
He is a 33-year-old suspect who remains at large following the initiation of capital murder charges.
Harris County Department of Public Safety Violent Crimes Unit
This agency led the investigation and conducted the arrest of the suspect in this case.
The details
Four masked men entered the game room and initiated a gunfight with employees that led to multiple injuries. The Harris County Department of Public Safety Violent Crimes Unit successfully apprehended one of the suspects over six years after the event.
Timeline
March 1, 2020: Four men initiated a shootout at a game room.
April 2020: Anastacio Alcazar died from his injuries.
October 22, 2026: Authorities arrested suspect Francisco Elieser Sanches Veliz.
Legal Context
This case follows a pattern of cold case investigations where modern forensic or investigative leads result in delayed charges. Such filings reflect the ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to resolve violent crimes that occurred during periods of heightened activity.
The arrest provides a sense of resolution for a long-standing violent incident that occurred within the community. Residents with information regarding the whereabouts of the remaining suspect are encouraged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600.
The takeaway
Delayed arrests demonstrate that cold cases remain a priority for law enforcement agencies years after the initial incident. Maintaining awareness of community safety advisories is essential for residents living in areas where such violent crimes have occurred.
Further reading
For more information on ongoing investigations in the area, visit Houston Violence.
Source note: This article includes information reported by abc13 News.
