Teen's birthday party takes tragic turn

It's the scene of Houston's first homicide of the year

By PAIGE HEWITT

HOUSTON CHRONICLE Jan. 2, 2010, 9:17AM

Houston's first homicide victim of 2010 was an illegal immigrant celebrating his 18th birthday before being shot by another illegal immigrant at an apartment complex early Friday. The suspect is on the run.

The teen, who was from Mexico, was celebrating with two of his older brothers and friends at an apartment on Marlive near the South Loop around 1 a.m., said Houston homicide Detective Brian Harris. Authorities did not release the victim's name.

The teen and the 20-year-old suspect, also from Mexico, got into an argument that was subdued by a maintenance man who then insisted the two men make amends.

“Right after they shook hands, he shot him,” Harris said of the gunman, who is believed to live on the streets in the Stella Link area.

The man fired three times, striking the teen once in the chest and killing him. One of the victim's brothers was shot twice in the chest.

The brother was taken to Ben Taub General Hospital in serious condition, Harris said.

The detective said the case has been complicated by witnesses reluctant to talk to authorities, fearing deportation.

Police believe one of the victim's older brothers witnessed the shooting suspect burglarize a home on Dec. 27, perhaps stealing the gun that was later used to kill his younger brother, the detective said.
That older brother told police he didn't report the burglary because he feared federal authorities would send him back to Mexico, Harris said.

I just don't know why we don't throw open our borders and welcome any and all thugs.

Houston is a Sanctuary City. All the people involved were here illegally, but no arrests were made and ICE was not notified. The critically injured brother is in the hospital on taxpayer dime. As long as this is allowed to continue, America as a nation, will collapse from forces from within.

Anyone can come here, commit a burglary, steal a gun, commit murder, and flee across the border.

The brother was taken to Ben Taub General Hospital in serious condition, Harris said.>>>>>

Who says folks are denied healthcare in this country???

END THE WELFARE STATE.

(01-03-2010 07:35 PM)Fo Shizzle Wrote:  END THE WELFARE STATE.

Nah, too easy. When elected officials start solving problems, what will they have left to campaign on?