17-year-old, older brother killed in Northside Houston shooting; ex-boyfriend arrested
One suspect arrested in deadly double shooting
Angel Javier Rodriguez has been charged with Capital Murder in connection with this morning’s double homicide in the 200 block of W. Canino Road. He’s been booked in the Harris County Jail.
HOUSTON - A suspect is charged with capital murder after her ex-girlfriend and her brother were fatally shot in north Harris County.
What we know:
A 19-year-old man is in custody and charged with capital murder after authorities say he fatally shot his ex-girlfriend and her older brother during a family disturbance Sunday in north Harris County.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office identified the suspect Sunday evening as Angel Javier Rodriguez. Investigators later located Rodriguez in the Humble area and took him into custody.
Angel Javier Rodriguez
What they're saying:
According to investigators, deputies responded around 11 a.m. to a report of a life-in-danger call with multiple shots fired outside a trailer home on West Canino Road.
Sheriff's investigators said preliminary information indicates a 17-year-old girl was outside the trailer with her toddler and was handing the child to a family member when her ex-boyfriend arrived armed with a handgun. A confrontation followed.
Authorities said the girl's 29-year-old brother came outside in an attempt to de-escalate the situation. Investigators allege Rodriguez shot both siblings multiple times before fleeing in a vehicle.
Both victims died from their injuries.
The toddler was not injured.
Dig deeper:
Authorities said they believe they also recovered the handgun used in the shooting.
Sheriff's officials said the victims' family is cooperating with the investigation but is devastated by the loss. Investigators said the victims' mother was also present during the shooting and was reportedly shot at but was not injured.
"This is the worst day of their lives," a sheriff's office spokesperson said. "The mother just lost a son and a daughter."
What's next:
Authorities said Rodriguez has been charged with capital murder. The Harris County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the shooting, interview witnesses and collect surveillance video.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
The Source: Harris County Sheriff's Office