POLICE Department
Update: Suspect Arrested, Charged in Fatal Shooting at 12306 Fondren
July 12, 2016 - Charges have been filed against a juvenile suspect arrested in the fatal shooting of a man at 12306 Fondren about 12:50 p.m. on March 29.
The suspect is identified as a 17 year-old male. However,because he was 16 at the time of the shootingt, he has been referred to Harris County Juvenile Probation authorities on a capital murder charge. He is accused in the killing of Tri Minh Nguyen, 36, of the above address, who died at the scene.
A photo of the suspect is not available for release at this time.
HPD Homicide Division Sergeant M. Miller and Officer C. Elder reported:
HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting in-progress call at Wahoo's Fish N Wings at the above address and found Mr. Nguyen, the owner/operator of the restaurant, deceased.
At that time, the suspect was described only as a black male, about 20 years of age, with a light complexion. He wore tan pants, a gray hoodie and very recognizable light blue shoes.
Further investigation identified Johnson as the suspect in this case and on Monday (July 11) he was taken into custody without incident.
Update: VHS/KJS 7-12-16
VHS/JFC 3-30-16
Inc. #039935816
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