POLICE Department

Update: Suspect Arrested, Charged in April Fatal Shooting at 1455 Lakeside Estates Drive

August 19, 2021 - Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the fatal shooting of one man and the wounding of another man at 1455 Lakeside Estates Drive that occurred about 8:10 p.m. on April 17.

The suspect, Corey Hodge (b/m, 17), is charged with murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in the 176th State District Court.  A booking photo of Hodge is not being released at this time, pending further investigation.

One victim, Diego Langhum, 17, was pronounced dead at the scene.  The other victim, Tahj Hampton, 18, was transported to an area hospital in critical condition.

HPD Homicide Division Detectives L. Patterson and C. Arrington reported:

Officers responded to a shooting call at an apartment complex at the above address and observed one male victim (Mr. Langhum) deceased on the sidewalk and the other male (Mr. Hampton) with multiple injuries being loaded into an ambulance.  Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots prior to finding the two men in the parking lot.

Further investigation led to the identification of Hodge as a suspect and, on Wednesday (August 18), he was arrested for his role in this case.

The investigation is continuing.

Anyone with additional information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600.

Update KJS/JFC 8-19-21
JFC/JKS 4-19-21
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For additional information, please contact the HPD Community Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.