September 07, 2013 - Houston police have arrested two suspects and are seeking a third, all charged in the fatal shooting of one man and the wounding of another at 7300 Washington about 10:40 p.m. on Aug. 26.
Corey Hilton (b/m, DOB: 4-12-93) and Mario Hilton (b/m, DOB: 6-10-95) are both arrested and charged with capital murder in the 182nd State District Court. A third suspect, Kenya D. Jackson (DOB: 2-19-93) is also charged with capital murder in the same court.
Jackson remains at-large and a photo of him is attached to this news release.
Investigators ask that photos of the Hiltons not be released at this time pending further investigation.
The deceased victim is identified as Robert G. Placette, 64, of Katy. The other wounded victim, 43, sustained non life-threatening wounds.
Suspects Corey and Mario Hilton and Kenya Jackson, all wearing bandanas and masks, entered the Denny's restaurant at the above location and immediately fired several shots. They ordered all customers and employees to the floor and demanded their property. During the robbery, Mr. Placette and a restaurant employee were shot. The suspects then fled the scene in an unknown minivan.
Placette was pronounced dead at Memorial Hermann Hospital and the other victim was taken to Ben Taub General Hospital in stable condition.
Further information led to the identification of the Hiltons and Jackson as suspects in this case. On Friday (Sept. 6), all three were charged and Corey and Mario Hilton were arrested. Jackson remains at-large. A fourth suspect, the driver of the minivan, also remains at-large.
The investigation into the incident continues.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Kenya Jackson or on the identity of the fourth suspect is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
MEDIA NOTE: Investigators are not available today for interviews in this case.
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