Crime
3 killed following string of shootings across Houston and Harris County
A series of violent incidents across Houston and Harris County on Saturday night and early Sunday morning has left four people dead and others injured.
Tequila B’s Shooting
The first incident occurred around 2:45 AM at Tequila B’s bar on the North Freeway.
Multiple suspects opened fire on a crowd of people leaving the bar, resulting in the deaths of two individuals.
One victim, an employee of the bar, was pronounced dead at the scene, while another was critically injured and remains hospitalized.
Halloween Party Shooting
A second shooting took place at a Halloween party in the 11900 block of Bissonnet near Kirkwood Road around 1 AM.
A disturbance at the party escalated into gunfire, leaving one man dead at the scene.
Harris County Shooting
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a separate fatal shooting that occurred at a party late Saturday night.
A young male victim was shot and later died from their injuries.
No arrests have been made in any of these incidents, and the investigations are ongoing.
The Houston Police Department is urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in their investigations.
Crime
47-year-old Christopher Waggett shot and killed during domestic incident in Butler
Williams now faces one count of criminal homicide, with bail set at $2 million.
A man is in custody after a fatal shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania, stemming from a dispute on Tuesday night.
According to Butler City Police, the incident involved a confrontation between Sean Williams, 37, and Christopher Waggett, 47, both local residents.
The events unfolded during a gathering at a residence in the 200 block of American Avenue.
Witnesses reported that tensions escalated when a comment upset the mother of Williams’ girlfriend, prompting Waggett to intervene and restrain her.
This led to a physical altercation between Waggett and Williams. During the struggle, Waggett either struck a bottle over Williams’ head or knocked it out of his hand, according to witness statements.
Williams reportedly responded by drawing a firearm and shooting Waggett in the upper body.
Emergency crews quickly arrived and attempted life-saving measures, but Waggett ultimately succumbed to his injuries on the scene.
Following the shooting, Williams fled and attempted to hide near his residence on West New Castle Street but was apprehended shortly thereafter.
He was taken into custody and transported to Butler County Prison.
Williams now faces one count of criminal homicide, with bail set at $2 million.