Cole's Flea Market in Pearland shooting; suspect wanted, 2 arrested in investigation
PEARLAND, Texaas - An active arrest warrant was issued for 19-year-old David Negrete for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon following a shooting at Cole's Flea Market in Pearland.
Pearland shooting at Cole's Flea Market: 1 child dead, 4 still hospitalized after shots fired
Pearland Police report two people have been arrested on Monday as part of the ongoing investigation of the shooting. Julianna Espiono and Cruz Meza were both charged with Tampering with Physical Evidence and Making a False Statement to a Peace Officer. Authorities confirm Meza was the 18-year-old shot at the flea market.
Espino is in custody at Brazoria County Jail, says Pearland PIO Chad Rogers.
According to Pearland police, officers were dispatched around 5:34 P.M. to Cole’s Flea Market located at 1014 North Main in reference to shots fired.
Police located five shooting victims; a 10-year-old Hispanic male, a 14-year-old Hispanic female, a 37-year-old Hispanic male, a 16-year-old Hispanic male, and an 18-year-old Hispanic male, and transported to nearby hospitals.
"Extremely tragic for the City of Pearland. Tragic for Cole’s Flea Market. Tragic for all the families that attend that flea market," said Chad Roger, of the Pearland Police Department.
The 10-year-old Hispanic male died at the hospital.
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Preliminary investigations revealed two Hispanic males were involved in an altercation at the flea market resulting in shots being fired. At least two handguns were fired during the altercation and the number of rounds fired is still to be determined.
The 10-year-old male, 14-year-old female, and 37-year-old male victims were innocent bystanders in the shooting.
Investigators are still working to determine the involvement of the 16-year-old and 18-year-old.
"At this time, there is an active arrest warrant issued for David Negrete," said Rogers. "He should be considered armed and dangerous."
Crime stoppers and Governor Greg Abbott’s office are offering $15,000 for the arrest of Negrete.