July 29, 2024 - Charges have been filed against a burglary suspect wounded in a shooting incident at 10630 Beechnut Street about 11:10 p.m. last Friday (July 26).

The suspect, Laron Pijeaux, 18, is charged with burglary with intent to commit a felony in the 179th State District Court.  He is currently hospitalized with gunshot wounds. An April 2024 booking photo of Pijeaux is attached to this news release.

HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division Detective C. Brown reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting call at an apartment complex at the above address and found one male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Paramedics transported the male, later identified as Pijeaux, to an area hospital in critical condition.

Officers learned multiple armed suspects with masks kicked in the door of an apartment and started shooting. Pijeaux, one of the suspects, was struck multiple times as shots were fired. The other suspects fled the scene.

Investigators consulted the Harris County District Attorney’s Office and Pijeaux was subsequently charged.

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



Laron Pijeaux
(April 2024)



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