Charges Filed in Fatal Shooting at 7110 Woodfern

June 27, 2008 - Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the fatal shooting of a woman at 7110 Woodfern about 1:30 p. m. on Wednesday (June 25).

The suspect, Charles Jerod Bryant (b/m, DOB: 9-11-81), is charged with murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in the 338th State District Court. He is accused in the killing of Daniella Vargas, 25, of Houston. Ms. Vargas suffered a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeants D. A. Ferguson and M. S. Walker reported:

Bryant, Ms. Vargas’ estranged boyfriend, unlawfully entered the residence where she lived, confronted her and shot her once. Bryant then confronted Vargas’ female cousin, shot at her, and fled the scene. Vargas’ cousin was not injured and Bryant was arrested a short time later.

Update: VHS/GO
VHS/JC 6-26-08
Inc. #093021208

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