Crime
34-year-old Yamil Rivera-Perez shoots and kills ex-girlfriend, her friend at home in Humble
Humble, TX – The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating a double homicide that occurred Monday night in the 8000 block of Rebawood Drive in Humble.
According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, deputies from Precinct 4 responded to a call reporting a shooting at the residence.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim deceased from gunshot wounds.
A female victim, who was also shot, was transported to a nearby hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries.
Investigators identified the suspect as 34-year-old Yamil Rivera-Perez, who allegedly forced his way into his ex-girlfriend’s home and opened fire.
Authorities say Rivera-Perez shot and killed his former partner, identified as Charity Freeman, and her male acquaintance, identified as Alejandro Suarez, who was visiting at the time.
Rivera-Perez was subsequently taken into custody and booked into the Harris County Jail, where he faces charges of capital murder.
According to court documents, the Harris County District Attorney’s Office has filed a motion to deny bail for Rivera-Perez.
At present, he is being held without bond pending indictment. However, if granted bail following an indictment, he will be subject to strict conditions, including:
- No contact with the victims’ families.
- Prohibition from possessing firearms.
- Mandatory random drug testing.
- Electronic ankle monitoring with a curfew.
If convicted of capital murder, Rivera-Perez could face life imprisonment without the possibility of parole or the death penalty.
Crime Scene Investigators and Homicide Detectives continue to process evidence and gather information related to the case.
Authorities are urging anyone with additional information to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers of Houston at 713-222-TIPS.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.