Crime
Teen Suspect Charged in Fatal Shooting of 16-Year-Old Jayden Solis at Galena Park Basketball Court
GALENA PARK, Texas – Authorities have charged 17-year-old Angel Elizalde with the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Jayden Solis at a basketball court in Galena Park on Sunday evening.
The shooting occurred around 7 p.m. in the 1300 block of Keene.
According to prosecutors, three eyewitnesses identified Elizalde as the shooter, and surveillance footage from the nearby recreation center captured the incident.
Upon arrival at the scene, law enforcement officers discovered Solis suffering from a gunshot wound.
He was transported to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Elizalde did not appear for his initial court hearing on Monday afternoon.
The magistrate judge stated that officials reported the defendant was being combative while in custody.
As a result, his bond was set at $500,000.
At Elizalde’s family home, a woman who identified herself as his sister acknowledged awareness of the charges but stated she had no information regarding his arrest.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Authorities urge anyone with additional information to contact local law enforcement.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at the Meridian Mall on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the lockdown at the mall has been lifted.
The Meridian Township Police Department issued a public advisory just before 2:00 p.m., urging residents and shoppers to avoid the area near the Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance while officers conducted an active investigation at the scene.
At this time, police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the shooting, including whether anyone was injured or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident and are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.
The public is asked to remain clear of the immediate area to allow for the ongoing investigation.