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HOUSTON - A 17-year-old was arrested over the weekend in connection to a 19-year-old's shooting death on Houston's South Side earlier this month.
Houston crime: Teen arrested for South Side shooting
What we know:
Records confirm that 17-year-old Crishaad Adams was taken into Harris County custody on a capital murder charge.
Adams is accused of shooting and killing 19-year-old Jose Acosta while attempting to rob him.
Adams' bond has not been set at this time.
The backstory:
The shooting happened on August 3 on Corder Street, near Scott and Mainer Streets.
Officers responded to a shooting call at the scene and found a vehicle in a ditch. Police say Jose Acosta and his 15-year-old brother were in the vehicle, and Jose was suffering from a gunshot wound.
The 19-year-old was taken to a hospital, but he was pronounced deceased the following day.
The 15-year-old was not physically harmed.
19-year-old fatally shot in front of little brother; 3 wanted
The siblings were reportedly being robbed by three people who shot at them as they tried to escape.
Authorities at the scene said the brothers were initially at a park and met some other young males. The brothers left the park and made it to Corder when the same males they met with allegedly got out of a car and shot at the two siblings.
Police later reported that the brothers were being robbed at gunpoint by three males. Jose reportedly tried to drive away, but the suspects shot at his vehicle, striking him.
What we don't know:
More details on Adams' alleged involvement are not available at this time.
It's not clear if any other suspects remain wanted.
What you can do:
Anyone with more information about this case can call one of the following agencies:
- HPD Homicide Division: 713-308-3600
- Crime Stoppers: 713-222-TIPS (8477)
The Source: Previous FOX 26 reporting and records from the Harris County District Clerk's Office