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Dakayla Dailey charged with killing her 69-year-old stepmother in Spring

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Dakayla Dailey charged with killing her 69-year-old stepmother Kathy Brown in Spring 21300 block of Hannover Forest Drive
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SPRING, Texas — A tragic family shooting in north Harris County has left one woman dead and her stepdaughter charged with murder.

Authorities say 27-year-old Dakayla Dailey has been taken into custody and charged in connection with the shooting death of her stepmother, 69-year-old Kathy Brown, inside their home on Hannover Forest Drive in Spring.

According to Harris County Constable Mark Herman’s Office, deputies were called to the 21300 block of Hannover Forest Drive late Friday morning after multiple gunshots were reported in the area.

A worker servicing the backyard pool told investigators he heard several shots from inside the home and immediately called 911 around 10:45 a.m.

When deputies arrived, they discovered two women inside the residence. The older woman, later identified as Kathy Brown, was found in the kitchen and pronounced deceased at the scene from apparent gunshot wounds.

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The younger woman, later identified as Dakayla Dailey, was detained without incident.

Authorities say initial findings suggest Dailey became upset after learning that her stepmother did not have any money, which may have led to the fatal confrontation.

Captain Aaron Strain of the Constable’s Office said no one else was in the home at the time of the shooting.

Dailey was taken into custody and booked into the Harris County Jail, where she now faces a murder charge.

Investigators are continuing to gather evidence, including statements and digital records, as part of the ongoing investigation.

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Harris County Sgt. Greg Pinkins initially reported that the women might have been a grandmother and granddaughter, but investigators later confirmed their relationship as stepmother and stepdaughter.

Authorities believe the two were the only residents living in the home.

Social media activity linked to Dailey, posted just one day before the shooting, has drawn significant attention online for its disturbing and erratic nature. Officials have not confirmed whether those posts are connected to the motive behind the killing.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Division continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

This heartbreaking case has deeply affected the Spring community, as neighbors expressed shock and disbelief over the incident. One resident described the neighborhood as quiet and family-oriented, saying the tragedy has left everyone shaken.

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Authorities urge anyone struggling with anger or family conflict to seek help before violence occurs.

“This is an incredibly sad situation for everyone involved,” Constable Herman said. “Our hearts go out to the victim’s loved ones and to the community as we continue to investigate this senseless act of violence.”


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16-year-old Devajae Christopher and 17-year-old Tamarion West killed in Auburn Gresham shooting

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16-year-old Devajae Christopher and 17-year-old Tamarion West killed in Auburn Gresham shooting 8100 block of South Marshfield Avenue Chicago
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CHICAGO, IL — Chicago police have identified 16-year-old Devajae “DJ” Christopher, known by friends as “Lil Spazz,” and 17-year-old Tamarion West, known as “Stewie,” as the two teenage victims found shot to death early Wednesday morning in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood.

A third victim, a 21-year-old man, was wounded in the same incident.

According to the Chicago Police Department (CPD), officers were dispatched to the 8100 block of South Marshfield Avenue around 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 22, following reports of someone claiming they had been shot.

When first responders arrived, they discovered a 16-year-old male on the second-floor back porch of a residential building suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Upon entering the apartment, officers observed significant blood evidence and numerous shell casings scattered throughout the interior.

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As they continued clearing the residence, they located a 17-year-old male in a hallway with multiple gunshot wounds to the head and chest. He was also pronounced deceased at the scene.

Officers then proceeded to the third floor, where they found a 21-year-old man hiding under a bed, suffering from a gunshot wound to the arm.

He was transported by the Chicago Fire Department to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where he was listed in fair condition.

A 13-year-old boy was also discovered hiding inside the residence but was physically unharmed.

Witnesses reported seeing three males fleeing the building shortly after gunfire erupted.

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One nearby resident told investigators that the shooting may have occurred between 4:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., when it was still dark outside, saying they heard multiple gunshots before gathering their children to pray.

At this time, no suspects are in custody, and detectives from the CPD Area Two Bureau of Detectives are conducting a comprehensive investigation.

This tragic shooting marks the third incident within 24 hours in which multiple Chicago teenagers were shot, leaving three dead.

Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Chicago Police Department’s 6th District at (312) 745-3610, submit a tip anonymously through CPDTIP.com, or reach out to Cook County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-535-STOP (7867) for a potential reward leading to an arrest.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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