Humble crime: Who killed Jarvon Coles? Reward money goes up while family launches non-profit
Reward in North Shore football player's death
A family still fighting for justice as CrimeStoppers announced a $5,000 reward for information in the killing of North Shore High School football captain Jarvon Coles who was killed outside a Humble house party. FOX 26's Abigail Dye spoke to the Coles's grandfather three months after his murder.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Homicide Division, in conjunction with Crime Stoppers, is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and/or charging of those responsible for the murder of 18-year-old Jarvon C. Coles. The tragic shooting occurred at a party in Humble on the night of Saturday, March 9 around 11:00 p.m.
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Jarvon Coles death leaves community grieving
The North Shore High School community is mourning the death of a star football player, 18-year-old Jarvon Coles who was shot and killed outside a house party in Humble on March 9. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle spoke to loved ones, friends, and teammates of Coles who attended the service.
According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, deputies responded to reports of a large gathering of teens and young adults at a home in the 4900 block of Fieldwick Lane. When deputies arrived, they found Coles, a senior at North Shore High School and a football player, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries.
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Preliminary investigation reveals that one or two shooters fired from about a block away at the house. The suspects then fled the scene in an unknown vehicle.
Jarvon's grandfather, Braxton, coached his grandson in little league. He watched him grow into a star-athlete with pride and spent the last year touring schools with Jarvon, excited about the future.
He hopes anyone with information finds it in their heart to come forward.
"Somebody knows something, there were too many kids out there for no one to know anything," he said. "If you did it, I know it's keeping you awake at night. Turn yourself in."
He says the outpouring of love and support has been overwhelming and the family just got notice on Tuesday that the non-profit in Jarvon's name is officially approved for 501c3 status. The plan is for the non-profit to choose and fund several players through little league and others after high school football.
"We want to make it possible for other kids to reach the same plateau he was in," said Braxton. "They also want to work with other families who have been affected by gun violence, we don't want any family to go through what we've gone through. it's indescribable," he said.
You can support their mission and learn more on their website https://www.crashoutforcause.org/.
Harris County investigators are now urging residents in the area to check their surveillance cameras for any footage that could assist in solving this case. Every piece of information, no matter how small, could be crucial in bringing justice for Jarvon Coles and his family.
To provide tips, you can call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477), submit information online at www.crime-stoppers.org, or use the Crime Stoppers mobile app. All tips submitted directly to Crime Stoppers are anonymous and eligible for the cash reward.