Houston Police Department
Update: Suspect Arrested, Charged in Fatal Shooting at 12703 Dairy Brook
August 13, 2013 - Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the fatal shooting of a man found at 12703 Dairy Brook about 6 a.m. on Feb. 12, 2012.
The suspect, Joseph Smith (w/m, DOB: 8-18-91), is charged with capital murder in the 228th State District Court. Smith is currently in the Harris County Jail on a charge of robbery. A 2012 photo of Smith is attached to this news release.
![Suspect Joseph Smith](nr081313-6.jpg)
The male victim, Hong Le, 31, suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.
HPD Homicide Division Sergeant M. McStravick and Senior Police Officer P. Vela reported:
HPD patrol officers investigating a separate incident were informed by witnesses there was a body in the backyard of a vacant duplex at the above address. The victim was found wearing only a single sock. A 1997 Honda Civic, believed to be related to the incident, was also found nearby.
Further investigation led to the identification of Smith as a suspect in this case, and on Monday (Aug. 12), he was charged in the killing Mr. Le.
Update: KJS/JFC 8-13-13
VHS/KJS 2-13-12
Inc. #018398112
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