Report: Houston is the No. The latest Houston news, weather and sports from KPRC 2. Police found the victim with multiple gunshot wounds, lying on the ground in a breezeway, said Lt. Steve Dorris, a spokesman for the Baytown Police Department. On Monday morning, authorities identified the individual killed as Disha Allen, 25, who was pronounced dead at Methodist Hospital in Baytown. [3], The family has retained national civil rights attorneys Benjamin Crump and Devon Jacob.[9]. On Sunday evening, some 50 people were gathered at a vigil for a recent murder victim. appreciated. READ ALSO: Woman's ex-boyfriend detained after bomb threat at NW Harris County apartment complex. Greg Cagle, Delacruzs attorney, said he believed the case against his client was being motivated by politics. Can Alperen Sengun become a passable defender for the Rockets? CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. Sunday's shooting was Baytown's second homicide of 2019. Share. Your donation keeps our trusted reporting free and accessible for all Texans and during a legislative session when lawmakers are set to tackle issues from school choice for K-12 students to school safety improvements to changes in property taxes, its critical that Texans know what lawmakers decisions mean for their futures. Images from the scene of a vigil in Baytown where a shooting happened on Dec. 12, 2021. We also ask that our community continue to have faith and trust in the Baytown Police Department and the dedicated, professional men and women who are committed to serving all members of our community with integrity, compassion and professionalism.. The 13 others wounded in the shooting were treated. Lawyer for George Floyd's family wants to turn attention back to case of Pamela Turner, a Texas woman killed by police in 2019. The vigil was being held for a recent Baytown homicide victim, according to Gonzalez. The Baytown Police Department alleges that Turner then seized the Taser and attempted to deploy it on Delacruz, who then shot her five times. Upon arrival, officers found 39-year-old Christina Payne of Pearland, lying in the driveway of the residence, suffering from what appears to be a single gunshot wound to the head. FILE - In this May 16, 2019 file photo, Antoinette Dorsey-James holds a picture of her sister Pamela Turner during a news conference outside the Harris County Civil Court in Houston. (See our previous post for the video of this press release) 2020-41189 Domestic dispute ends in shooting ****UPDATE 8-25-20 @ 3:15 p.m.**** Baytown Homicide Detectives worked through the night conducting interviews and reviewing evidence uncovered during the course of their investigation into the senseless and tragic shooting of 39-year-old Christina Payne, which occurred yesterday evening in the 10500 block of Devinwood Drive. Its our 10th year participating in Amplify, and to celebrate, weve got $15,000 in matching funds from four generous Tribune supporters. The footage showed Delacruz standing over Turner and reaching down to try to grab her arms. The 13 others wounded in the shooting were treated at the same hospital. appreciated. If you'd like to sign up now, fill out the form below and we will add you as soon as we finish the transition. Right as they were releasing the balloons up the the air was when the vehicle came, he said. BAYTOWN, Texas - Joseph Ferry, uncle to 34-year-old George Anthony Keene, who was one of four victims from Wednesday's deadly shooting spree in Baytown spoke with FOX 26 Thursday. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - An investigation is underway after three teens were shot and one teen was injured at a house party near Baytown late Friday night, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.. HOUSTON - A Baytown police officer was indicted Monday in connection with the fatal shooting of Pamela Turner last year. Crump said he hoped Chauvins conviction would be a precedent for other cases of police shootings and stated he would hold a march for justice for Black women, including Turner and Breonna Taylor, an emergency medical worker who was shot and killed by Louisville police officers last March. According to a release, Baytown police responded to a report of multiple shots fired just after 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning in the 3400 block of Rollingcreek Drive. Sheriff's deputies search for evidence at the scene of a shooting that left one person dead and more than a dozen injured in Baytown, Texas. Woman killed by a policeman after saying she was pregnant suffered from schizophrenia, attorney says. A Harris County grand jury indicted Baytown Officer Juan Delacruz Monday for shooting Pamela Turner in the parking lot of an apartment complex where they both lived in May 2019. Baytown police shot and killed a man, Ron Welch, 33, suspected of shooting four others, killing two of them, Wednesday night at two different scenes. Delacruz returned to work less than two weeks after the shooting, but the department said hed be on administrative duty while the Texas Rangers and the civil rights division of the Harris County district attorneys office investigated the shooting. CNNs Kay Jones contributed to this report. A grand jury indicted Delacruz for one count of aggravated assault by a public servant in September 2020, over a year after the shooting, according to Associated Press. Heres what we know. This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. When police arrived at the home, they found the first deceased victim in the garage. 5 Police are seen after the mass shooting in Baytown, Texas Credit: KTRK TV 5 Delacruz attempted to administer first aid, police said, but Turner was pronounced dead at the scene. 8:18 AM EDT, Tue September 15, 2020, Sheriff's deputy in Georgia placed on leave after video shows him 'using physical force on a man'. The two appeared to have some type of altercation, during which Ms. Payne was shot one time. Turner yells at the officer, Im walking! May 14, 2020; 0; Facebook; Twitter; WhatsApp; SMS; Email; Antoinette Dorsey-James holds a picture of her sister Pamela Turner during a news conference outside the Harris County Civil Court in Houston in 2019. 2023 Cable News Network. All Rights Reserved. [3], Turner's family said that the woman had suffered from schizophrenia and that Delacruz was aware of it; a neighbor also said that Turner was mentally unstable, that Delacruz was aware of it, and that he "had arrested her many times" and had used his Taser on her on the most recent occasion. The suspect or suspects drove by the vigil and fired into the crowd of mourners. Almost at that exact time is when they opened fire into a crowd.. Delacruz shot Turner after a struggle with the 44-year-old Black woman that a bystander captured on video. BAYTOWN, Texas (KTRK) -- One person was killed in a shooting that injured at least 13 other people Sunday evening at a candlelight vigil in Baytown, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed. Four people have been seriously injured after a shooting in Berlin in the early hours of Saturday, police say. Gwendolyn Wu is a native Angeleno, former Houston resident, and writer currently based in the Bay Area. Sheriff's deputy in Georgia fired after video shows him repeatedly striking man, A scuffle ensues, and Turner keeps yelling, Why? Delacruz continues his attempts to take her into custody, and Turner flails her arms and yells, Im pregnant!. Police have said Delacruz was patrolling an apartment complex in the Houston suburb when he saw Turner, whom he knew had outstanding warrants. ). An 18-year-old man was arrested Sunday afternoon in connection with the shooting death of a 20-year-old man at a Baytown apartment complex, authorities said. He is still employed, but he has been placed on non-enforcement status, said Lt. Steve Dorris, a Baytown police spokesman. He said authorities believe the suspect(s) were driving a small dark colored sedan when they drove past the vigil held at an outdoor food trailer venue and opened fire. A police officer has been indicted on charges of aggravated assault more than a year after fatally shooting a woman with schizophrenia in Baytown, Texas, a Houston suburb. Gregory Donnell, 19,. Police later said Turner was able to gain control of the Taser and used it on the officer.. She has been identified as Jocelyn Chairez, 17. A 20-year-old man was killed early Sunday morning in a shooting at a Baytown apartment complex, authorities said. The Bayou Bowl media day was held Tuesday at Stallworth Stadium following the arrival of the two teams in Baytown and a welcome meal provided by local restaurants. It's a weapon designed to incapacitate people. Copyright 2023 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. On May 13, 2019, an African American woman, Pamela Turner, was shot and killed by a police officer from Baytown, Texas. Authorities say a group of four teenage suspects barged into . Im not trying to wait anymore.. It is important to acknowledge that her family and the community are in pain, said Ogg, who is up for reelection in November. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Get highlights, trending news, and behind-the-scenes insights from Houston Public Media delivered to your inbox each week. Officers continued to search the residence until they found Efrain Lucatero, 52, dead in the home's backyard. We're in the process of transitioning services for our Today in Houston newsletter. Kim Ogg, the Harris County district attorney, said at the time that her office would be moving forward with prosecution. STAY INFORMED: Get all the news you need to know to start your day, delivered to your inbox. Baytown is located just east of Houston in its greater metropolitan area. April 21, 20215 PM Central. A Harris County grand jury indicted Baytown Officer Juan Delacruz Monday for shooting Pamela Turner in the parking lot of an apartment complex where they both lived in May 2019. . Theres no facts that would justify a criminal charge against the officer, he said. Follow Jake Bleiberg on Twitter at, www.twitter.com/jzbleiberg, and Juan A. Lozano at, https://twitter.com/juanlozano70. ================================================================ On August 24th at approximately 7:40 p.m., Baytown Police responded to a residence in the 10500 block of Devinwood Drive in reference to a report of a shooting. Baytown FOX 26 Houston HOUSTON - A Goose Creek CISD high school student was shot and killed at a Baytown apartment complex on Tuesday night, officials say. As of Monday morning, no arrests have been announced in the deadly shooting, which remains under investigation by the Harris County Sheriffs Office. Chelsea Rubin, Turners daughter, told The 19th that she hoped the lawsuit would bring her family closure over her mothers death. He did not answer questions about Delacruzs employment status or the internal affairs investigation into the shooting. [3], Video footage of the shooting was captured by a bystander[4] and also by the officer's bodycam. The. Non-enforcement status means Delacruz is not working the streets and his police powers have been suspended. An 18-year-old man was arrested Sunday afternoon in connection with the shooting death of a 20-year-old man at a Baytown apartment complex, authorities said. Attorneys for Delacruz have alleged that the shooting was self defense. A witness recalled hearing around 20 gunshots. From left, Cameron January, Pamela Turner's son; Chelsie Ruben, Turner's . Baytown police address city's recent crime after 16-year-old's murder Baytown Lee HS star athlete killed: Person of interest jailed Baytown's 2023 homicide count is at 3 after just 5 in all. Early this morning Homicide Detectives presented those findings to the Chambers County District Attorneys Office and as a result charges of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon have been accepted and filed on 40-year-old Marquis Posey of Baytown, the father of Ms. Paynes child. Baytown Cops Sheriff Gonzalez said authorities do not have any information about possible suspects yet. Disclosure: New York Times has been a financial supporter of The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that is funded in part by donations from members, foundations and corporate sponsors. Court records showed three outstanding misdemeanor warrants against Turner at the time. Pamela Turner. Ben Crump, a lawyer for Turners family, said last year that she was not pregnant but had been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. Find a complete list of them here. The shooting happened in the 5400 block of Cilantro Lane in Baytown, Harris County. Prosecutors said hell be given the chance to turn himself in. 12/26/2020 December 26, 2020 Several people were injured after a shooting in Berlin's Kreuzberg district. BAYTOWN, Texas - A fourth person who was being questioned in connection with the fatal shooting of a Baytown mother has been formally charged, according to authorities. She was taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital by Life Flight. Our officer was tased, and you have to understand what a Taser is. What questions do you have for investigators in this case? Early this morning Homicide Detectives presented those findings to the Chambers County District Attorney's Office and as a result charges of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon have been accepted and filed on 40-year-old Marquis Posey of Baytown, the father of Ms. Payne's child. Her family has filed a federal lawsuit that goes to trial next month, and the officer has been indicted on an aggravated assault charge. BAYTOWN, Texas - A jury trial is underway Friday for a Baytown police officer who was indicted in 2020 in the fatal shooting of Pamela Turner in 2019. The Baytown Police Department received a shooting call about 10:35 a.m. Saturday from a home in the 3400 block of Rolling Creek Drive. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez identified the fatality as a woman in her mid-20s. Deputies are still gathering information about the names and ages of the victims. Discovery Company. 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