Crime
11 people shot, 2 fatally, at block party in northeast Houston, Texas
The family of one of the victims identified him as 23-year-old Breon Stuard.
Houston, TX – A joyous block party in northeast Houston turned tragic on September 14, 2024, when a drive-by shooting left two people dead and nine others injured.
The incident occurred on Laura Koppe Road at Lockwood Drive, where a large crowd had gathered for a celebration. A white pickup truck drove by and opened fire on the crowd, resulting in the deaths of two Black males in their 20s.
The family of one of the victims identified him as 23-year-old Breon Stuard. Police reported that the other victim was a man in his early 20s.
Nine other individuals were injured, either from gunshot wounds or while trying to escape the chaos. Investigators discovered evidence of multiple weapons used in the attack, as two different types of shell casings were found at the scene.
The truck involved in the shooting was last seen heading west on Laura Koppe Road towards I-59. Authorities are actively working to obtain surveillance footage from nearby businesses and homes to identify the suspects.
The Houston Police Department is urging the public to come forward with any information regarding the shooting. Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact HPD’s homicide division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-8477.
The community is reeling from the senseless violence that claimed two young lives and affected so many others. The search for justice continues as authorities work to apprehend those responsible for this horrific crime.
WATERLOO, IA – A fatal shooting at Ryder Logistics on Northeast Drive Wednesday night has left one man dead and another in custody, according to the Waterloo Police Department.
Authorities identified the victim as 33-year-old Dipree Devante Jones of Waterloo. Police have arrested 21-year-old Martavious Jqualin Reed, also of Waterloo, on a first-degree murder charge.
He is currently being held without bond pending his initial court appearance.
According to investigators, Reed approached Jones in the Ryder Logistics parking lot just before 10 p.m. and pulled out a firearm, opening fire on the victim.
Court records indicate that Jones attempted to flee, but Reed pursued him and continued the attack.
Witnesses at the scene intervened and were able to briefly restrain Reed, but he broke free and fled on foot.
Waterloo Police officers arrived shortly after the shooting and immediately rendered aid to Jones until paramedics from Waterloo Fire Rescue arrived.
Jones was transported to UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Authorities launched a search for Reed, who was taken into custody at approximately 10:45 p.m. after officers located him emerging from a field near the crime scene.
The Waterloo Police Department, along with forensic specialists, remains on-site collecting evidence as part of the ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Waterloo Police Department or Crime Stoppers.