Crime
Teen Girl Fatally Shot Inside Vehicle on Gulf Bank Road, Suspect Fled the Scene
At this time, no arrests have been announced.
Houston, TX – A 16-year-old girl was found shot to death inside a vehicle early Wednesday morning in the Aldine area, prompting an active investigation by the Houston Police Department (HPD).
At approximately 3:00 a.m., HPD officers responded to reports of a vehicle stopped in the roadway near a wooded area along Gulf Bank Road.
Upon arrival, officers discovered 16-year-old Hailey Naive Toledo fatally shot in the front passenger seat of the car.
Authorities confirmed that at the time of the shooting, three young men were inside the vehicle with Toledo.
However, before police arrived, one of the individuals fled the scene, while the remaining two stayed behind and spoke with investigators.
HPD detectives are actively working to determine the circumstances leading up to the shooting and identify the suspect who fled.
At this time, no arrests have been announced, and the motive remains unclear.
Authorities urge anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the Houston Police Department or provide an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers.
Crime
Teen Suspect Charged in Fatal Shooting of 16-Year-Old Jayden Solis at Galena Park Basketball Court
GALENA PARK, Texas – Authorities have charged 17-year-old Angel Elizalde with the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Jayden Solis at a basketball court in Galena Park on Sunday evening.
The shooting occurred around 7 p.m. in the 1300 block of Keene.
According to prosecutors, three eyewitnesses identified Elizalde as the shooter, and surveillance footage from the nearby recreation center captured the incident.
Upon arrival at the scene, law enforcement officers discovered Solis suffering from a gunshot wound.
He was transported to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Elizalde did not appear for his initial court hearing on Monday afternoon.
The magistrate judge stated that officials reported the defendant was being combative while in custody.
As a result, his bond was set at $500,000.
At Elizalde’s family home, a woman who identified herself as his sister acknowledged awareness of the charges but stated she had no information regarding his arrest.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Authorities urge anyone with additional information to contact local law enforcement.