Update on Incident at 14600 Goldfarb

December 22, 2006 -- Charges have been filed against two suspects wanted in the fatal shooting of a man at 14600 Goldfarb about 2:30 a.m. on November 18, 2006.

The suspects, Korregan D. Washington (b/m, DOB 3-19-89) and Patrick O. Farriott (b/m, DOB 12-26-88), are each charged with capital murder in the 184th State District Court. They are accused in the killing of Corey Pattum, 29, of 10215 Beechnut.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeants M. McStravick, O. Belmarez and G. Gonzales and Officers T. Andrade and R. Martinez reported:

Mr. Pattum was helping a friend serve food at a mobile barbecue stand near a nightclub. As the business closed, Pattum sat in the front seat of his vehicle when Washington and Farriott approached and shot him. Witnesses reported seeing a dark, newer model four-door vehicle, possibly a Chevrolet Impala, drive away from the scene.

A follow-up investigation led to the identification of the suspects. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of one or both suspects is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Update GO/JFC 12-22-06
NJM 11/18/06
Inc #178047406

For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.