POLICE Department
Update: Suspect Arrested, Charged in Fatal Shooting at 14137 Fleetwell Drive
February 13, 2023 - Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the fatal shooting of two men and wounding of a third male at 14137 Fleetwell Drive about 4:55 p.m. on February 4.
The suspect, Chase Franklin Williams, 18, is charged with capital murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in the 338th State District Court. A booking photo of Williams is attached to this news release.
The identified victims are identified as Reginald Reed, 58, and Brandon Forbes, 23.
HPD Homicide Division Detectives H. Martinez and S. Chettry reported:
HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting at 14110 Buffalo Speedway and found Mr. Forbes unresponsive in the median of the road. He had suffered gunshot wounds. Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced him deceased. Officers then learned of a second shooting that occurred a short distance away at 14137 Fleetwell Drive.
Officers arrived at Fleetwell Drive and found Mr. Reed unresponsive on the front porch of the residence. Paramedics pronounced him deceased from gunshot wounds. Officers were then approached by another male, 32, who stated he had also been shot at that location. Paramedics transported the male to an area hospital in stable condition.
Further investigation identified Franklin Williams as the suspect in this case and last Monday (February 6), he was arrested and charged for his role in this incident.
suspect Chase Franklin Williams
Update: VHS/SOA 2-13-23
VHS/SOA 2-6-23
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