Hillsboro Parking Lot Shooting: Enrique Tapia-Chavez Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murdering Juan Javier Moncivais in Fatal Hillsboro Parking Lot Shooting.
Enrique Tapia-Chavez was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday for the murder of 40-year-old Juan Javier Moncivais in a Hillsboro parking lot in July 2022. According to the Washington County District Attorney’s Office, the incident unfolded when Tapia-Chavez drove his girlfriend’s car into a parking lot near Southeast 10th Avenue and Southeast Walnut Street. Upon arrival, he saw Moncivais walking along Walnut Street and into the same lot. Officials say surveillance cameras captured Tapia-Chavez exiting his vehicle and firing a 9mm handgun. Moncivais was shot multiple times in the back and once in the head at close range after falling to the ground. Tapia-Chavez then fled the scene but was arrested by Hillsboro police a few days later on charges of second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon.
On April 26, a Washington County jury found Tapia-Chavez guilty on all charges. The judge also found him guilty of felon in possession of a firearm. His sentence came with consecutive life prison terms and the possibility of parole after 25 years for the second-degree murder conviction. Tapia-Chavez will be transferred to the Oregon Department of Corrections to serve his sentence.
The shooting incident occurred when Tapia-Chavez arrived at the parking lot and saw Moncivais walking towards the same lot. Surveillance cameras captured Tapia-Chavez firing a 9mm handgun, shooting Moncivais multiple times in the back and once in the head at close range. Tapia-Chavez fled the scene but was arrested by Hillsboro police a few days later on charges of second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon.
A Washington County jury found Tapia-Chavez guilty on all charges, including second-degree murder, unlawful use of a weapon, and felon in possession of a firearm. The judge sentenced him to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 25 years for the second-degree murder conviction.
Tapia-Chavez will be transferred to the Oregon Department of Corrections to serve his sentence. The case serves as a reminder of the consequences of violent crimes and the importance of seeking justice for victims and their families.
The Hillsboro police department played a crucial role in investigating the case and bringing Tapia-Chavez to justice. Their efforts demonstrate a commitment to keeping the community safe and holding criminals accountable for their actions.
In conclusion, Enrique Tapia-Chavez was sentenced to life in prison for murdering Juan Javier Moncivais in a Hillsboro parking lot in July 2022. The case highlights the importance of seeking justice for victims and their families and serves as a reminder of the consequences of violent crimes.
