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Teen from El Salvador charged with murder in two separate Houston shootings
Summary by Sugar Land News Editorial Desk Bryce Newberry , as published by KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston)
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the shootings and Velasquez's alleged actions are available from local news sources, including the events surrounding the deaths of the victims, one of whom was 17-year-old Angel Garcia.
An 18-year-old from El Salvador is facing murder charges in connection with two separate shootings in the Houston area. Jefferson Velasquez is currently being held in the Harris County Jail. He was already facing a murder charge related to a house party in East Harris County when Houston police charged him with murder in a Midtown shooting.
The circumstances of both shootings are similar, involving large gatherings. Further details about the shootings and Velasquez's alleged actions are available from local news sources, including the events surrounding the deaths of the victims, one of whom was 17-year-old Angel Garcia.
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Category: safety Published: July 29, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston) Reading time: 1 min
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