A Lakewood man is accused of shooting his father and brother inside a Gig Harbor-area home before setting the house on fire.
Luis Miguel Huitron Campos, 25, has been charged with two counts of first-degree aggravated murder and first-degree arson. He is accused of fatally shooting Oliverio Huitron-Rosalez, 64, and Alejandro Huitron Campos, 31, in the head.
A plea of not guilty was entered on the defendant’s behalf during his arraignment Wednesday. Pierce County Superior Court Commissioner Barbara McInvaille set bail at $5 million.
Deputy prosecuting Dalton Smith said the alleged murders were “close-range executions” and argues the fire was set to cover the deaths.
Luis Huitron Campos, 25, is arraigned for two counts of first-degree murder and first-degree arson, at Pierce County Superior Court, on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Tacoma. He is accused of killing his father, Oliverio Huitron-Rosalez, 64, and brother, Alejandro Huitron Campos, 31.
Details from charging documents
Deputies were dispatched at 8 p.m. to the 15600 block of 14th Avenue Northwest for a house fire. The home was engulfed in flames, and firefighters dragged out an unconscious man. The man, identified as Huitron-Rosalez, had been shot in the back of the head, according to charging documents. The medical examiner also determined that he was alive during the fire due to the carbon monoxide in his blood. He also suffered burns to the back of his body.
Documents show that Alejandro Huitron Campos was found dead at the home from a gunshot wound to the head.
The fire originated in the back of two bedrooms, documents show. The fire marshal indicated to a detective that the fire intentionally set.
During a search of the home, a shell casing was found and also blood stains, documents show. There was a gas can and lighter that appeared to have been used to start the fire.
Documents show that a relative had been trying to get in touch with the defendant but he had not been answering. That same relative said a day later that he tried to call the defendant, but he declined to talk and said he would call back later. He also allegedly did not contact detectives when they reached out to him about his brother and father.
Detectives learned the defendant has a concealed-pistol license issued in December 2024, and he also purchased a Heckler and Koch 9 mm pistol that same month, documents show. Results from the Washington State Patrol Crime Lab later showed the shell casing and a bullet from the homicides were most likely fired from a Heckler and Koch pistol.
Documents show that Huitron-Rosalez’s brother spoke to detectives and said that the defendant did not show up for the memorial, and one family member told him that he had disappeared. Detectives also learned from the brother that Huitron-Rosalez had a mansion in Mexico and was constantly investing his money.
During the investigation, records reviewed by a specialist said the defendant’s cell phone allegedly showed he was near the Gig Harbor-area home when the fire was reported, documents show.
Huitron-Rosalez’s financial records showed that he had requested a withdrawal of $100,000 from his retirement savings plan, according to charging documents. A family member said it was likely used to pay off construction costs.
Detectives learned the defendant recently applied for unemployment, documents show. He also made a first payment of $4,500 on a Hummer vehicle in cash, documents show.
Luis Miguel Huitron Campos does not have any known criminal convictions, records show.
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