Copyright 2023 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. 2023 FOX Television Stations, four people were killed in a murder-suicide, CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Suspect ambushes mother putting child in vehicle at Houston daycare, steals purse, BOND DOUBLED: Bond increased for woman accused of killing her adopted son, later found in washing machine, 16-year-old facing murder charges in connection with deadly May 2021 shooting. "When I got here I saw (him) on the floor, I didn't want to believe it was him," he said. "Just like those two innocent girls that lost their lives, my niece was innocent," Romero added. Investigators said he shot and killed the teens before turning the gun on himself. A graduate of the University of Houston-Downtown, Ana moved to H-Town from sunny southern California in 2015. 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ORIGINAL REPORT: Shooting that killed 17-year-old near Galena Park HS was 'not accidental,' authorities say. Copyright 2023 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved. Our goal is to respect the families during this time of loss and provide them with services the district offers as they cope with these tragedies.. A Galena Park teenager has been charged with capital murder in the shooting of a man whose body was found inside a car that was partially submerged in a Galena Park bayou earlier this year. . The 17-year-old's parents are finding comfort in the outpouring of love from a still-growing memorial thats been set up there. Ortega says she and her six kids have been so disturbed by the incident, they're now having trouble sleeping. Always. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the students families and friends and ask you to keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Galena Park ISD released the following statement involving her death, and the death of another teen that happened days earlier. Ive got a lot of anger, a lot of hurt.". Shooting that killed Galena Park HS senior near campus may have been drug-related, police say, Sources identify man accused of killing 3 teens in murder-suicide, sexually assaulting another. We are deeply saddened by the tragic events which occurred on Thursday, February 16, 2023, and Saturday, February 18, 2023, in the Galena Park community involving our students and their families. It serves 1872 studentsin 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.7:1.Its. Peoria High vs. LaGrange Park Nazareth, 10 a.m. Friday. Galena Park residents in shock after 4 teens killed just 2 days apart. Its just no other way to put it. Officials with Galena Park ISD said they are offering counselors for students on campus from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. "I heard the gunshots," says Galena Park resident Javier Sanchez whos buying food at the fundraiser to help the Perez family. You want to protect your self with headgear, knee and elbow pads, and shin guards out there from Combat Sports. In the Season 2 finale of The Evidence Room, KPRC 2 Investigates explores the confessions of a serial killer who preyed on women from Texas to Oklahoma in the late 1990s. Updated: Feb 21, 2023 / 11:46 AM CST. https://t.co/Rjncb7e0Dv. The family says they are also in the process of starting a GoFundMe Page to help with funeral expenses. "Its like losing a brother, man. Authorities said a 12-year-old girl and 1-year-old girl were also inside the home during the time of the deadly shooting but managed to escape. The family is still trying to process what happened. In exchange for her guilty plea to two charges of murder, Sheborah Latrice Thomas was given the sentence that was handed down. The sound of a gunshot and screaming could be heard through Ring surveillance cameras from a neighbors home. She was able to grab her 1-year-old niece and run to a nearby house without any clothes to seek help, according to the sheriff's office. Johnny Lewis, 15, has been charged with capital murder in connection with the shooting death of Marcos Orta, who was also 17 years old. We grabbed her, brought her inside. Mom of 2, stabbed 8 times, is making most of second chance at life, Couple had 'no respect' dumping close to a church, ABC13 viewer says, Man says Travis Scott punched him in face at Midtown nightclub. The family says the teenagers were happy and positive young ladies. The district was a petitioner of the United States Supreme Court case Santa Fe Independent School Dist. On Monday, a Houston, Texas mom who admitted to killing her children, ages 5 and 7, by submerging them in a pool in the Third Ward in 2016 was given a sentence of 40 years in jail for her crime. As Day 2 of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo kicks off, Meteorologist John Dawson gives us a look at what's in our forecast before you head out to NRG Stadium. You see everybody came out. You know, I have two daughters. These messages not only drive positive educational outcomes, they can . The mother was not home when he fatally shot her daughters and their friend. They were always smiling. 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If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745. Galena Park police found the bodies ofthree girls, ages 19, 14 and 13, dead with gunshot wounds inside the house. Last Thursday, 17 . Even when I was feeling bad, they always had a positive comment. GALENA PARK, Texas (KTRK) -- Students in Galena Park ISD are headed back to school on Tuesday after a pair of tragedies took the lives of four teenage students from the district. Below is a photo the family shared of Sayuri. Investigators are trying to figure out if the shooting was possibly drug-related. I, like you all, am shocked, saddened and devastated by the loss of life and horrific assault suffered upon our community. The third victim was identified by her family as 14-year-old Laisha Perez, who lived in the neighborhood. I saw someone run down the road there, so I got up, said David Brown, who lives across the street. 3. RELATED: Harris County Jail listed as 'non-compliance' after comprehensive state inspection. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. Loved ones of 14-year-old Laisha Perez are holding a fundraiser to pay for her funeral after she was shot to death Saturday at a sleepover. Last Thursday, February 16, 2023, a seventeen-year-old child was fatally shot in the parking lot of the Baggett Community Center. The incident happened around 10:30 P.M. inside the house on 2nd Street near N. Main St. and Clinton Dr. Police also found a man from the crime scene who is 38-year-old and found dead in the main bedroom. History. Okawville vs. Galena, 10 a.m. Thursday. The 13-year-old victim was a sixth-grade student at Galena Park Middle School. Though Galena Park High School had a pre-scheduled day off on Friday, the school made counselors available for students. The family is heartbroken and devastated. Copyright 2023 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. 17-year-old Johnny Lewis is charged with murder and robbery after investigators say he killed 17-year-old Marcos Orta last week. Even if I feel bad, they always had a positive comment, Villafranca said. Its tough. Its just heartbreaking. It happened on the 2000 block of Second Street just before 11 p.m. Three of the victims were teenage girls. She was screaming, 'He killed my friend. 2023 FOX Television Stations, CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Suspect ambushes mother putting child in vehicle at Houston daycare, steals purse, BOND DOUBLED: Bond increased for woman accused of killing her adopted son, later found in washing machine, 16-year-old facing murder charges in connection with deadly May 2021 shooting. Galena Park ISD Crisis Response Team is making counselors available. Alderwoman Judith Lee, Ward 8, said she was "sorry" to hear Peacock's announcement, and declined to comment further. Investigators say the 14-year-old and two sisters, Melany Torres, 13, and Sayuri Gill, 19, who was six months pregnant, were all shot and killed by the sisters moms boyfriend who then sexually assaulted his girlfriend's 12-year-old daughter. Three people were killed and five others injured, all students, at Michigan State University. Sad that the worlds come to this. The annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo is no fun and games if you don't have a ticket. This property has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,096 sqft of floor . Why my friend? 10027 Spice Ln #1704 is in the Alief neighborhood in Houston, TX and in ZIP code 77072. That's when he turned the gun on himself. 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He will be tried as an adult and is facing life in prison with the possibility of parole. Galena Park High School is a public school in Galena Park, Texas that is part of Galena Park Independent School District. Okawville (32-4), which has won 12 in a row, will face Galena (34-1) at 10 a.m. Thursday at Redbird Arena on the campus of Illinois State University. Four people are dead in a murder-suicide in Galena Park. Johnny Lewis went to school with Orta for years. "Its tough. The victims were 19-year-old Sayuri Gill, who was six months pregnant, her 13-year-old sister Melany Torres, and their 14-year-old neighbor, Laisha Perez. Ortega says she and her six kids have been so disturbed by the incident, they're now having trouble sleeping. She was always smiling. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the students families and friends and ask you to keep them in your thoughts and prayers. At this time, we are offering support to students and staff at the impacted campuses as needed. SEE ALSO: Teen arrested in shooting death of 17-year-old Galena Park High School student, deputies say If you're planning on using the METRO to helo you get to and from the Houston Rodeo, here's everything you need to plan out your ride! Im broke. Harris County Sheriff's Office Homicide investigators have arrested 17-year-old Johnny Lewis for the robbery and murder of Marcos Orta, a senior at Galena Park High School. A neighbor's Ring camera captured the girl running for her life, and that's when they called Galena Park police. GALENA PARK, Texas . After hearing the gunshots he rushed over, learning his long-time friend Marcos Orta had been shot and was rushed to the hospital where he died. Four people are dead in a murder-suicide in Galena Park. FOX 26's Damali Keith speaks to students who . Gonzalez said the man proceeded to sexually assault a 12-year-old girl inside the home, then allowed her to leave. (No Ratings Yet) Galena Park is mourning the lives of multiple teenagers after two separate tragedies last week. That was when, Gonzalez said, the man pulled out a gun and fatally shot all three of them. FOX 26's Damali Keith speaks to students who have been leaving flowers and mourning their lost friend. Investigators believe the man was possibly jealous after someone reportedly said hello to the mother. I went to sleep thinking it would be a dream, woke up hes still not here. Detectives are trying to figure out who shot and killed Galena Park High School student Marcos Orta shortly after school ended on Thursday. Investigators are trying to determine the identity of the second suspect involved in this case. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Im just blank, Perez said. Ana is a self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur, a catmom of 2, and an aquarium enthusiast. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The 13-year-old victim was a sixth grader in the Galena Park Independent School District. She was a really happy person. One dead, 10 injured in Memphis shootings at nightclub and nearby location, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Now I'm never going to hear his voice, never going to see him, I can't do anything anymore man. The teens mother, Lily, stood next to her with a broken heart. Gonzalezsaid the man shot a pregnant 19-year-oldand two younger teensand sexually assaulted the 12-year-old, according to an interview from the scene shared by KHOU 11. "Him and my dad are together, but too young, too young," Rosales cries. We wouldnt wish this on anybodys kid. 21h ago. The 12-year-old girl was treated at a nearby hospital. HCSO: 3 teens, 1 man dead in apparent murder-suicide at Galena Park home; 2 children escape to seek help. Johnny Lewis, 17, has been . The girl was able to grab a 1-year-old baby, who was also at the house, and ran screaming to a neighbors home for help. Moriah Ballard joined the KPRC 2 digital team in the fall of 2021. Passionate about connecting with the community to find stories that matter. Galena Park police found the bodies of three girls, ages 19, 14 and 13, dead with gunshot wounds inside the house. February 17, 2023, 6:17 PM. Villafranca says two of the shooting victims were her nieces. For months, his wife recalls, the former mistress's husband had made threats. Officials said the teen was a . In the Season 2 finale of The Evidence Room, KPRC 2 Investigates explores the confessions of a serial killer who preyed on women from Texas to Oklahoma in the late 1990s. One Galena Park neighborhood is still in shock after four people were killed in a murder-suicide this weekend. Valdez-Saldana then turned the gun on himself, police said. Police recovered a gun next to the 38-year-old man who was found dead in the . In the Season 2 finale of The Evidence Room, KPRC 2 Investigates explores the confessions of a serial killer who preyed on women from Texas to Oklahoma in the late 1990s. v. Doe, which held that student-led, student-initiated prayer at football games violates the Establishment Clause of the United States Constitution.. She was not home at the time. She escaped, and the man shot and killed himself. The family has set up a GoFundMe page to go toward the victims' funeral services. GALENA PARK, Texas (KTRK) -- A Galena Park High School senior who was shot to death in the parking lot of a community center has been identified by officials and a suspect has been arrested . 20-year-old Houston man found after being reported . A 17-year-old is dead after he was shot multiple times in the parking lot of the Galena Park Community Center, authorities said. She just turned 14 years old this month on February 7.". 17-year-old boy remembered in Galena Park after deadly shooting. I cant imagine the pain and the hurt.". I didnt see nothing, and I didnt hear nothing. "Now I'm scared to go to sleep. "She was saying he killed my sisters. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Theyre losing a child as well. The family allowed KPRC 2 to film a makeshift memorial that is sitting outside the home filled with candles, balloons, and teddy bears. "Now I'm scared to go to sleep. A win would send the Rockets into the . Four teens were killed just two days apart and a fifth child, who was already out on bond for two different crimes, is now behind bars charged with murdering a boy he grew up with. She was a really sweet girl. READ MORE: Shooting that killed Galena Park HS senior near campus may have been drug-related, police say. What eye color is the rarest in the world? 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