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Houston crime: Man arrested, charged for murdering ex-girlfriend

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Published  January 24, 2024 7:22pm CST
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 26 Houston

HOUSTON - The Houston Police Department has arrested Algie Mac Washington for the death of his ex-girlfriend.

Washington, 45, is charged with murder after his ex-girlfriend, 23-year-old Jaynice Ferguson, was found shot to death.

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According to police, Ferguson was found at 3401 Dunvale Street, unresponsive with at least one gunshot wound by police who were responding to a shooting call.

Algie Washington

Algie Washington

She was taken to Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center where she was pronounced dead, officials say.

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Authorities report detectives pursued leads and believed Washington was a person of interest.

Houston police and SWAT responded to the 2500 block of Winrock Street on Wednesday where Washington was apprehended and then taken to Harris County Jail.