Dagg Road shooting: Arrests made in shooting death of 17-year-old during party

HOUSTON - An arrest has been made in the death of a teenage girl who was shot during a party south of Houston back in February.

Enrique Aguilar, 19, was charged with murder for his alleged involvement in the shooting death of 17-year-old Mariah Alatorre. Aguilar's brother, Romeo Aguilar, 18, was charged with possession of a prohibited weapon.

Enrique Aguilar (L) and Romeo Aguilar (R)

Deadly shooting at party

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A local family is searching for answers and justice after 17-year-old Mariah Alatorre was shot and killed at a house party on the city’s South Side on Valentine’s Day morning.

The backstory:

On Feb. 14, Houston Police Department officers were called to a party venue on Dagg Road in the early morning hours.

Officials said Alatorre was reportedly caught in the crossfire.

The mother of the victim, Yady Alatorre, said Mariah was with her friends at the party on Dagg Road when the shooting occurred. She says she had her daughter's location, and was in constant communication through texting and calling.

Court documents state Enrique told a witness to not report the shooting and the witness feared for their life.