December 11, 2019 - Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the shooting of a man that occurred at 5350 West Gulf Bank about 8:50 p.m. on Tuesday (December 10).  

The suspect, Blanca Mariah Banda (H/f, 18), is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in the XXX State District Court.  She is accused in the shooting of Demone Bailey, 18, who was transported to an area hospital in critical condition.  

A booking photo of Banda is attached to this news release.  

HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division Detectives M. Althaus and L. Bolmanski reported:  

Mr. Bailey was in his apartment at the above address with his girlfriend (Banda), who found a pistol.  Banda asked Bailey if the gun was loaded, to which he responded yes.  Banda then pointed the pistol at Bailey and shot him once in the head.  Paramedics transported Bailey to the hospital.  Banda was taken into custody at the scene and subsequently charged for her role in the shooting.  

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division at 713-308-8800 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.