POLICE Department

Update: Suspect Arrested, Charged in Fatal Shooting at 14855 Estrellita Drive


October 4, 2016 - Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the fatal shooting of a man found at 14855 Estrellita Drive about 1:40 a.m. on September 24.  

The suspect, Kenneth Seastrunk (b/m, 30), is charged with capital murder in the 228th State District Court.  He is accused in the killing of Robert Kent Hill, Sr., 56, of the above address, who died at the scene.  

A photo of suspect Seastrunk is attached to this news release.  

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant H. Garcia and Officer K. McDonald reported:  

Mr. Hill's son arrived at the residence and found his father had been shot and several rooms had been ransacked.  HFD paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced Hill deceased.  

Further investigation developed information that Seastrunk was one of three suspects involved in the shooting.  Seastrunk was taken into custody that same day (September 24) and subsequently charged.  

Anyone with information on the identities of the other two suspects in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.  

   
suspect Kenneth Seastrunk
suspect Kenneth Seastrunk

Update: VHS/JFC 10-4-16
VHS/JKS 9-26-16
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