Houston Farmers Market shooting leaves one dead
Suspects wanted in Houston Farmers Market shooting
Two young suspects are on the run after Houston police say they shot and killed a man while trying to steal a golf cart. Police have surveillance video of the pair and they're hoping it helps bring the suspects to justice. FOX 26's Jade Flury spoke to the victim's family with more.
HOUSTON - Two teen suspects are on the run after police say they shot and killed a man while trying to steal a golf cart. It happened just before 4:20 a.m. Thursday morning at the Houston Farmers Market on Airline Drive.
Family members tell us 36-year-old Damon Price was going to work at the Houston Farmers Market like any normal workday. Shortly after he arrived at work, he noticed two teens trying to steal a golf cart. Police said he confronted them and that’s when the teens shot at him multiple times killing him.
"Put the guns down. The man was was just working trying to provide for his kids," said Cheterria Alexander, the mother of Price’s children.
Surveillance video shows the moment two teenagers shoot and kill a worker after trying to steal a golf cart early Thursday morning.
"He had a tussle with one of the guys. Another guy came over him and proceeded to shoot him while he was lying down on the ground," said Alexander.
Houston police gave a brief description of the killers. "They were two Hispanic males very young. She said in their twenties but when you see the video they look probably even younger than that," said Detective D. Crowder of the HPD homicide division.
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"So for you all to take an innocent life over a golf course. Kids and teenagers get into school. Do something better with y'all's selves." said Alexander.
The family identified the victim as 36-year-old Damon Price. Price leaves behind two children, a 13-year-old and a four-year-old.
"I just asked that justice be served and whoever did this to him, just turn yourself in. He has babies. What if it was you," said Alexander.
His family is now pleading for the killers to turn themselves in.
"Please say something. He has a family just like y’all have a family. We’re taking a loss. They should take a loss too. A life for a life. It’s not right," said Alexander.
The Houston Farmers Market released the following statement about the incident: "We are devastated by the tragic event that occurred this morning and claimed the life of an innocent man and beloved market employee. Our hearts and prayers go out to the victim’s families, friends, and our entire Houston Farmers Market community as we navigate this senseless tragedy. Houston Police Department is actively investigating the situation and we are supporting them in every way we can — including working closely with Crime Stoppers (more details to follow) — to bring these criminals to justice."
If you have information about this crime, you’re urged to call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.