Katy crime: Man shot in the head by backseat passenger, deputies say
Houston - A man was shot in the head by a backseat passenger in Katy on Monday night, deputies say. The Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) is investigating the incident and has one man in custody.
Victim Succumbs to Injuries
At approximately 7:15 PM, deputies responded to the 24000 block of Avogadro Drive where a male victim in his 40s had been shot in the head while inside a vehicle. The victim was transported to Hermann Katy Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Suspect Apprehended
Nicholas Jackson is accused of fatally shooting a man from the backseat of a vehicle,
Deputies say the suspect, also a male in his 40s, was apprehended after fleeing the scene. Deputies recovered a firearm and part of the suspect's clothing. Nicholas Jackson, 43, has been arrested and charged with murder and unlawful carrying of a weapon.
Incident Details
Photo from the scene of the shooting on Avogadro
The incident occurred as the vehicle was about to turn into a driveway containing the victim, a woman, and her two cousins. Sheriff Gonzalez says the victim was riding in the front passenger seat of the vehicle. The suspect, identified as Nicholas Jackson, 43, was in the back seat of the same car. An argument between Jackson and the victim reportedly escalated, leading Jackson to pull out a pistol and shoot the victim. After the incident, Jackson fled the scene but was apprehended by deputies shortly after that.
ORIGINAL STORY: Man killed in shooting on Avogadro Drive in Katy, authorities investigating
Ongoing Investigation
All occupants of the vehicle were taken to the HCSO Homicide Unit for interviews.
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Next Steps
Deputies plan to return to the scene to recover any potential surveillance video.