TEXAS CITY, Texas – A man is in Galveston County custody for a Texas City double shooting that later killed one of the victims, according to police.
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Deadly Texas City double shooting
What we know:
Texas City police responded to the shooting shortly before 3 p.m. on Tuesday.
Officers were called to 9th Avenue North, near Highway 146, and reportedly found two people who were shot. Both victims were sent to hospitals for treatment.
One of the victims, identified as 25-year-old resident Nakia Kelly, was later pronounced deceased.
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Police say 26-year-old Kristian McMurrin was identified as the suspect and taken into custody. He has reportedly been charged with murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
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What we don’t know:
Other details are not available as of this report.
What you can do:
Anyone with information on this incident can do one of the following:
- Call Detective Copeland – 409-643-2834
- Call Detective Williamson – 409-643-7771
- Send anonymous tips to Mainlain Communities Crime Stoppers – 409-763-8477