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Posted on: October 2, 2023

[ARCHIVED] Baytown Police Seek Public Assistance in Solving January Shooting Death of 16-Year-Old

Baytown Police Press Release

Case# 2023-1803

Update on 10/2/2023 at noon

We believe this case is linked to the homicide case that resulted in the death of 55-year-old Steven Jackson of Baytown (Case 2023-2843). We encourage anyone with information about this incident to contact the Baytown Police Department at (281) 422-8371 or Baytown Crime Stoppers. You can call or fill out an online form – all anonymously. Call Baytown Crime Stoppers at (281) 427-TIPS (8477) or download the P3 Tips app on Apple Store or Google Play

Update on 1/18/2023 at 3:00 p.m.

We are looking for the public’s help in sharing the following information. The pictured vehicle was seen entering and leaving the apartment complex at the approximate time of the incident. The vehicle looks to be a dark colored, Chevrolet Silverado truck. This case is under investigation and no further information is available for release at this time. 

Update on 1/11/2023 at 12:30 p.m. 

The victim was identified as a 16-year-old male of Baytown. No information on suspect is available at this time. Chief of Police, John Stringer states: "It is a tragedy any time a young life is cut short, especially under violent circumstances. The Baytown Police Department has been very clear that anyone who will visit violence on residents and visitors of Baytown will be identified, arrested, and brought to justice. Our detectives and officers work tirelessly to ensure that when these events occur, a group of well-trained and committed police officers respond. I am proud of the response of our officers who performed CPR and Life-Saving Measures and secured this scene, as well as our detectives who have been working this case since last night.

On January 10, 2023 at approximately 9:15 p.m., officers were dispatched to an apartment complex located in the 3400 block of Shady Hill Drive in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers observed that a juvenile had been struck by gunfire. Officers performed life saving measures to juvenile. Unfortunately, juvenile was pronounced dead on scene. Baytown Detectives were called to the scene and are currently investigating. More information will be provided as soon as available for release.

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Spanish Translation

La Policía de Baytown Solicita la Ayuda del Público para Resolver el Homicidio de Enero por Disparos de un Joven de 16 Años

Caso #2023-1803

Actualización 2/10/2023 a las 12:00 p.m.

Creemos que este caso está relacionado con el caso de homicidio que resultó en la muerte de Steven Jackson, de 55 años, de Baytown (Caso 2023-2843). Alentamos a cualquier persona con información sobre este incidente a ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Policía de Baytown al (281) 422-8371 o con Baytown Crime Stoppers. Puede llamar o completar un formulario en línea, todo de forma anónima. Llame a Baytown Crime Stoppers al (281) 427-TIPS (8477) o descargue la aplicación P3 Tips en Apple Store o Google Play.

Actualización el 18/01/2023 a las 3:00 p.m.

Estamos buscando la ayuda del público para compartir la siguiente información. El vehículo de la foto fue visto entrando y saliendo del complejo de apartamentos en el momento aproximado del incidente. El vehículo parece ser una camioneta Chevrolet Silverado de color oscuro. Este caso está bajo investigación y no hay más información disponible para su publicación en este momento.

Actualización 11/01/2023 a las 12:30 p.m.

La víctima fue identificada como un hombre adolecente de 16 años de Baytown. En este moment, no hay información sobre el sospechoso disponible. El jefe de policía, John Stringer, afirma: "Es una tragedia cada vez que se interrumpe la vida de un joven, especialmente en circunstancias violentas. El Departamento de Policía de Baytown ha sido muy claro en cuanto a que cualquier persona que cometa violencia contra los residentes y visitantes de Baytown será identificado, arrestado y llevado ante la justicia. Nuestros detectives y oficiales trabajan incansablemente para garantizar que cuando ocurran estos hechos, responda un grupo de policías capacitados y comprometidos. Estoy orgulloso de la manera que respondieron los oficiales que realizaron reanimación cardiopulmonar y medidas de salvamento, tal cual, de la manera que aseguraron esta escena, así como nuestros detectives que han estado trabajando en este caso desde anoche".

El 10 de enero de 2023, aproximadamente a las 9:15 p. m., los oficiales fueron enviados a un complejo de apartamentos ubicado en la cuadra 3400 de Shady Hill Drive en referencia a un tiroteo. Al llegar, los oficiales observaron que un menor había sido disparado. Los oficiales realizaron medidas de salvamento al menor. Desafortunadamente, el menor fue declarado muerto en la escena. Los detectives de Baytown fueron llamados a la escena y actualmente están investigando. Se proporcionará más información tan pronto como esté disponible para su publicación.


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