Suspect Arrested, Charged In Fatal Shooting At 6301 West Bellfort

October 22, 2008 - Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the fatal shooting of a man and wounding of a juvenile male at 6301 West Bellfort on August 21, 2008.

The male suspect, 16, was arrested on Tuesday (Oct. 21) and was referred to the Harris County Juvenile Probation authorities on a murder charge.

The victim, William Morejon, 17, of Houston, suffered a gunshot wound and was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The juvenile victim suffered a gunshot wound and was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital. He is expected to survive his injuries.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant P. V. Muñoz and Officer L. R. Leon reported:

Morejon and his friends were confronted by a group of males and then got into a physical fight. During the fight, the juvenile suspect pulled out a gun and shot Morejon and the second victim.

Further investigation and witness statements identified the 16 year-old male as the suspect in this case.

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