Crime
One Dead, Six Injured in Shooting During Large Gathering at Crosby Gas Station in Harris County
HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS – A tragic shooting incident late Saturday night in northeast Harris County has left one person dead and six others injured, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO).
The shooting occurred around 10 p.m. at a gas station located on Crosby-Lynchburg Road near the Crosby Freeway.
Deputies responded to reports of gunfire and arrived to find a chaotic scene, with nearly 100 individuals gathered in the parking lot.
Authorities believe the crowd had gathered for what may have been a community benefit event.
According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, a total of seven individuals—five males and two females—ranging in age from 16 to 25 years old, sustained gunshot wounds.
Two of the victims were airlifted to local trauma centers due to the severity of their injuries, while the remaining five were transported to hospitals either by ambulance or private vehicle.
One female victim was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
The identities of the deceased and the injured have not been released at this time, pending family notifications.
Investigators are actively working to determine the circumstances that led to the shooting.
At this time, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The weapon or weapons used in the shooting have also not been recovered.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
Witnesses or individuals with knowledge of the shooting are encouraged to contact HCSO at 713-274-9100, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477).
This remains an active investigation. Updates will be provided as additional information becomes available.
An 18-year-old man has been arrested and is facing multiple felony charges in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon at a residence in Columbia, Tennessee.
According to the Columbia Police Department, officers were dispatched to a home in the 1000 block of Whatley Street around 5:30 p.m. on April 15 following reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers located 18-year-old Jayden Braden unresponsive inside the home, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical personnel transported Braden to Maury Regional Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Following an investigation and the development of leads, police identified the suspected shooter as 18-year-old Alijah Wolflin.
He was located at another residence in Columbia and taken into custody without incident.
Wolflin now faces several charges, including:
- First-degree murder
- Possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent felony
- Reckless endangerment
- Aggravated assault resulting in death
Authorities noted that Braden and Wolflin were known to one another and described them as “associates.” Police emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the public in connection with this incident.
In response to the tragedy, Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder issued a statement expressing condolences to the families and the wider community affected by the shooting:
“As a community, we come together in the good times and in difficult times. That is what defines us. That’s who we are.
Liz and I are heartbroken by recent events in Columbia, including the loss of life of one who had a lot of life left to live; and for all of those who are impacted by this loss and tragic event — particularly the high school-aged population who knew the situation.”
No additional details have been released at this time as the investigation remains ongoing.